award
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(noun) a grant made by a law court; "he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court" |
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Synonyms: awarding |
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Related Words: grant, subsidisation, subsidization |
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(verb) give, esp. as a reward; "bestow honors and prizes at graduation" |
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Synonyms: present |
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Related Words: allocate, apportion, bestow, certificate, confer |
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(verb) give on the basis of merit; "Funds are granted to qualified researchers" |
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Synonyms: grant |
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Related Words: allocate, apportion, pension, pension off |
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(verb) bestow an honor upon |
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Synonyms: bestow an award upon |
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Related Words: decorate, honor, honour, reward |
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(noun) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" |
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Synonyms: accolade, honor, honour, laurels |
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Related Words: Nobel prize, Oscar, academic degree, approval, cachet, citation, commendation, commendation, crown, decoration, degree, honorable mention, laurel wreath, letter, medal, medallion, mention, palm, pennant, ribbon, seal, seal of approval, symbol, trophy, varsity letter |
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(noun) something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition; "the prize was a free trip to Europe" |
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Synonyms: prize |
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Related Words: fellowship, gift, gratuity, jackpot, prize money, scholarship |
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