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award

/əˈwɔɹd/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. noun

    a grant made by a law court

    he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court

  2. noun

    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

    an award for bravery

  3. verb

    give, especially as an honor or reward

    bestow honors and prizes at graduation

  4. noun

    something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

    the prize was a free trip to Europe

  5. verb

    give as judged due or on the basis of merit

    the referee awarded a free kick to the team

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