Synonyms of awarded

awarded

verb

past tense of award

1

as in rewarded

to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement

we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rewarded
• honored
• commended
• praised
• hailed
• remembered
• cited
• decorated
• compensated
• reimbursed
• paid
• repaid
• applauded
• complimented
• saluted
• acclaimed
• recompensed
• requited

2

as in granted

to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly

custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• granted
• conferred
• provided
• gave
• vested
• presented
• accorded
• offered
• bestowed
• contributed
• assigned
• supplied
• showed
• donated
• furnished
• allocated
• extended
• designated
• appointed
• appropriated
• named
• proffered
• dubbed
• set
• fixed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revoked
• called
• rescinded
• recalled
• dropped
• repealed
• aborted
• called off
• annulled
• nullified
• invalidated
• abrogated
• voided
• withdrew
• retracted
• wrote off
• took back
• recanted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awarded

Here, the Broncos were awarded a short field and the Chiefs didn’t even give themselves the option of putting the game away. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Additionally, under the current process, the mayor cannot delegate authority to approve contracts worth more than $5 million and awarded by a method other than competitive bidding. — Digital Producer, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

The Official Competition showcases new talent in world cinema with 14 first and second feature films competing for the Étoile d’Or, awarded by a jury headed by actor Marion Cotillard. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

The Navy awarded the company a $105 million agreement in April to advance integration with the Super Hornet. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

The Mayor of Antonelli’s hometown Bologna announced that the youngster would be awarded the Nettuno d’Oro (Golden Neptune), which is the highest civic honor awarded by the city. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Community grants awarded to 12 NWI organizations United Way Northwest Indiana has awarded $759,500 in Community Impact Grants to a dozen organizations across Northwest Indiana, according to a release. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

The payouts for the Bassmaster Classic and MLF Redcrest combined don’t even sniff the purse that was just awarded during this three-day event. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026

The Medal of Valor, the highest award in the Fort Worth Police Department, was awarded to Gentry after the operation, Mekosch said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026