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Definition award in American English

award verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈwɔrd/
1

to give someone a prize or other reward because they have achieved something

Example

The prize is awarded annually.

Example

Students who complete the training successfully will be awarded a diploma.

Synonyms and related words
medal award carry off
2

to officially give someone an amount of money so that they are able to do something

Example

After graduation he was awarded a scholarship to do research.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
2.1

to officially give someone a contract

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
2.2

to make a legal decision to give someone an amount of money, for example because they have been injured

Example

Damages awarded for the loss of future earnings can be substantial.

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
3

to make a legal decision to give someone the right to do something, for example to care for a child

Example

An appeals court judge awarded her custody of the children.

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
Definition award in American English