award

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a grant made by a law court
  2. noun a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  3. noun something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

Etymology

From Middle English awarden, from Anglo-Norman awarder, from Medieval Latin *exwardare, from Latin ex (“out”) + Medieval Latin wardare, guardare (“to observe, regard, guard”); see ward, guard, regard.

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Synonyms

awarding

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