award

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : award
  • simple present, singular, third person : awards
  • simple past : awarded
  • present participle : awarding
  • past participle : awarded

Senses

  • to give a token, prize or compensation (usually honoring an achievement)

award

noun

Forms

  • singular : award
  • plural : awards

Senses

  • something given to a person or a group of people to recognize their excellence in a certain field
  • act/process of giving a token, prize or compensation (usually in honor of an achievement)