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• rescinded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• repealed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

The penalty was awarded early in the second half, with Brooks deciding that Sunderland’s Dan Ballard had been fouled by Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Abraham and Szor were awarded the special jury prize for their work. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026

Finally, the People’s Choice Award, awarded according to voting by audiences in the Sala Perla and Palazzo del Casinò at the end of each official selection screening, has gone to Nicola Sorcinelli’s Balcanica, which received 76 percent of the votes. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

Jase awarded them with a perfect 5-star rating, which was mostly thanks to their excellent stabilization, their unobtrusive controls and incredibly small form factor. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Gianna Romano and Ian Dannenfelser are incoming freshmen at Penn State, both awarded scholarships from the Barasch and McGarry Charitable Foundation. — Dick Brennan, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

In 2024, a New York federal jury ruled in favor of Chanel in its trademark infringement battle against What Goes Around Comes Around and the company was awarded $4 million in statutory damages. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Portland was awarded the kick after Monique Ngock pulled down Thorns midfielder Nina Nijstad in the box. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Another round, of around $249,000, was awarded in late August. — Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026