award

/ə'wɔ:d/

Thân thiện

The committee will present the award to the scientist.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement: An award is something, such as a trophy, medal, or certificate, given to someone for winning a competition or for doing something very well.
   • A sum of money or a benefit granted by an official decision: An award can also be a formal grant, such as money or a contract, given by a court, government, or other authority.

2. Verb:

   • To give something officially as a prize, payment, or legal decision: To award means to grant or bestow something, like a medal, a sum of money, or a contract, based on merit, judgment, or a legal ruling.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She received an award for being the best student in her class.
  • The court announced a substantial financial award to the victim's family.
• Verb:
  • The judges will award the blue ribbon to the best cake.
  • The committee awarded the construction contract to the most experienced firm.

Advanced Usage

• "To be awarded" (Passive Voice): Often used to describe the recipient of a prize or grant.
  • He was awarded a scholarship for his academic excellence.
• "Award-winning" (Compound Adjective): Used to describe something or someone that has won an award.
  • We stayed at an award-winning hotel. (Note: This is a compound word, not the target word alone.)

Variants and Related Words

• Awardee (n): A person who receives an award.
  • The awardee gave a heartfelt acceptance speech.
• Awardable (adj): Capable of being awarded.
  • The bonus is awardable upon meeting specific targets.

Synonyms

• Noun: Prize, trophy, honor, grant, endowment.
• Verb: Grant, bestow, confer, present, allocate.

Related Phrases

• "To make an award": To officially decide to give a prize or grant.
  • The foundation will make an award to three promising scientists.
• "To accept an award": To formally receive a prize or honor.
  • The actor was thrilled to accept the award.

Idioms

• "Award of merit": A prize given for excellence or high quality.
  • The film received the festival's highest award of merit.
• "Consolation award": A prize given to someone who did not win, to make them feel better.
  • All participants received a consolation award.

Học thuật

Noun

1. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
   • the prize was a free trip to Europe
2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
   • an award for bravery
3. a grant made by a law court
   • he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court

Verb

1. give as judged due or on the basis of merit
   • the referee awarded a free kick to the team
   • the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
   • Funds are granted to qualified researchers
2. give, especially as an honor or reward
   • bestow honors and prizes at graduation

Từ đồng nghĩa

• prize
• accolade
• honor
• honour
• laurels
• awarding
• grant
• present