AWARD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for AWARD?

Need another word that means the same as “award”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “award” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Award” are: present, grant, give, prize, awarding, accolade, honor, honour, laurels, trophy, medal, payment, settlement, compensation, damages, scholarship, giving, granting, conferment, conferral, presentation, bestowal

Award as a Noun

Definitions of "Award" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “award” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The action of giving a payment, compensation, or prize.
• A grant made by a law court.
• A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
• A prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement.
• Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery.
• An amount of money given as an official payment, compensation, or grant.

Synonyms of "Award" as a noun (20 Words)

accolade	A touch on a person’s shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood. Poignant accolades and urgent testimonials of thanks.
awarding	A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court.
bestowal	The act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift.
compensation	The action or process of awarding compensation. Send your CV and current compensation to Executive Search Consultant.
conferment	A prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda. The conferment of citizenship was greeted with smiles by the former refugees.
conferral	The granting or bestowal of a title, degree, benefit, or right. The conferral of degrees to 19 PhD students and 341 undergraduates.
damages	Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.
giving	The act of giving. He gave us the news and made a great show of the giving.
grant	A right or privilege that has been granted. A grant of probate.
granting	A contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business.
honor	The state of being honored. A man of honor.
honour	A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. She passed with honours.
laurels	A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
medal	A metal disc typically of the size of a large coin and bearing an inscription or design, made to commemorate an event or awarded as a distinction to someone such as a soldier or athlete.
payment	An act of requiting; returning in kind. Three interest free monthly payments.
presentation	A visual representation of something. A breech presentation.
prize	Something given as a token of victory. Britain s most prestigious prize for contemporary art.
scholarship	A grant or payment made to support a student’s education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement. Tim held a Humboldt scholarship.
settlement	The process of establishing a settlement or settlements. They finally reached a settlement with the union.
trophy	A souvenir of an achievement, especially a part of an animal taken when hunting.

Usage Examples of "Award" as a noun

• The company's annual award for high-quality service.
• An award of damages.
• A 1.5 per cent pay award.
• He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court.
• The award of an honorary doctorate.
• An award for bravery.

Award as a Verb

Definitions of "Award" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “award” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Give, especially as an honor or reward.
• Give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone.
• Grant or assign (a contract or commission) to (a person or organization.
• Give as judged due or on the basis of merit.

Synonyms of "Award" as a verb (3 Words)

give	Give as a present make a gift of. When two people who don t get on are thrust together something s got to give.
grant	Give as judged due or on the basis of merit. Grant land.
present	Represent abstractly for example in a painting drawing or sculpture. We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason.

Usage Examples of "Award" as a verb

• The referee awarded a free kick to the team.
• A 3.5 per cent pay rise was awarded to staff.
• He was awarded the Military Cross.
• The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff.
• The company was awarded a contract to refurbish the timber mill.

Associations of "Award" (30 Words)

accolade	A touch on a person’s shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood. Poignant accolades and urgent testimonials of thanks.
accomplishment	An ability that has been acquired by training. A poet of considerable accomplishment.
achievement	A representation of a coat of arms with all the adjuncts to which a bearer of arms is entitled. The achievement of professional recognition.
acquisition	The cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge. The company intends to grow within itself rather than by acquisition.
attainment	A thing achieved, especially a skill or educational achievement. He spoke of the low educational attainments of his workforce.
bestow	Bestow a quality on. Bestow an honor on someone.
bestowal	The act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift.
certification	The act of certifying or bestowing a franchise on. The certification of teachers.
credentials	A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts.
creditable	Worthy of often limited commendation. The student s effort on the essay though not outstanding was creditable.
deserve	Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate. The referee deserves a pat on the back.
emeritus	Honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title emeritus as in professor emeritus. Emeritus professor of microbiology.
fame	The state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed. Winning the Olympic title has brought her fame and fortune.
grant	A contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business. Grant a privilege.
honor	Bestow honor or rewards upon. Honor your parents.
honored	Having an illustrious reputation; respected.
honour	The quality of knowing and doing what is morally right. Kyle had the honour at the last hole.
induct	Admit (someone) formally to a post or organization. Hugh and his friends were inducted into the most honourable seats.
influential	An influential person. Her work is influential in feminist psychology.
laureate	(of a crown or wreath) consisting of laurel. A Nobel laureate.
medal	Win a medal in a sporting event. They medalled in all the relay events.
medallion	An emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered. Medallions of veal.
nobel	Swedish chemist remembered for his invention of dynamite and for the bequest that created the Nobel prizes (1833-1896.
prestigious	Having an illustrious reputation; respected. A prestigious professor at a prestigious university.
prize	Denoting something for which a prize is awarded. We prize his creativity.
raffle	Offer as a prize in a raffle. A raffle ticket.
reputable	Having a good reputation. A reputable business.
scholarship	Academic study or achievement; learning at a high level. He went on a state sponsored scholarship to study engineering.
trophy	An award for success in war or hunting.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A worthy cause.