award

award

noun

Definition of AWARD

1

something given in recognition of achievement <Faye received the highest award in the 16 and under category for her poem>

Synonyms accolade, blue ribbon, decoration, distinction, honor, kudo, plume, premium, prize

Related Words badge, crown, cup, laurel, medal, order, plaque, plate, ribbon, trophy; applause, bravo, encomium, eulogy, hallelujah, homage, paean, panegyric, plaudit, tribute; citation, commendation, compliment, honorable mention

2

a position arrived at after consideration <in their award the board of arbitrators declared that both writers deserved screen credit for their contributions to the final screenplay>

Synonyms award, call, conclusion, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment (or judgement), opinion, resolution, verdict

Related Words behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, directive, edict, instruction, mandate, order, word; last word, say-so; adjudication, disposition, doom, finding, ruling, sentence; choice, option, selection; consensus; belief, conviction, eye, feeling, mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, view

Near Antonyms deadlock, draw, halt, stalemate, standoff, tie