Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with award in American Collocation
award
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/əˈwɔrd/
important and desirable
coveted
major
prestigious
top
The prestigious award is in recognition of his work in regenerating the town.
when or where the award is given
annual
international
national
regional
Manufactured in Sweden these ladders have been the recipient of 10 international awards for innovation.
bravery
design
excellence
gallantry
lifetime achievement
The ambulance staff who saved a man buried alive have been nominated for a bravery award.
win an award
accept
achieve
collect
get
receive
scoop
win
In its first year of business, the restaurant scooped the silver award in the town’s Food and Drink Awards.
give an award
award
give
present
Recognition of his overall contribution to athletics came when he was awarded the prestigious Olympic Torch award.
be suggested as a possible winner
be nominated for
be recommended for
be shortlisted for
The film was nominated for a staggering 125 awards.