Synonyms for award
- noun
- verb
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Decision — A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically, The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted
decision, determination, verdict, judgment US, judgement UK, decree, conclusion
Other
prize US, prise UK, adjudication, order
Verb
Definitions
- n. 1
A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.
- n. 2
The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded.
- v. 1
To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case.
The arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant.
Example sentences
- conclusion We came to the conclusion that we should help him.
- laurels Tom didn't have time to rest on his laurels.
- prize A prize was given in honor of the great scientist.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| award | steady | |
| conclusion | falling | |
| laurels | steady | |
| accolade | steady | |
| prize | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- give1
- 5 letters
- order2, honor2, grant1, prize1, crown1, allot2, prise
- 6 letters
- honour2, decree2, accord2, assign2, laurel2, impart2, bestow2
- 7 letters
- present2, verdict2, laurels2, adjudge2, plaudit2
- 8 letters
- decision3, judgment2, accolade3
- 9 letters
- judgement2, apportion3
- 10 letters
- conclusion3
- 12 letters
- adjudication5
- 13 letters
- determination5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (order2 = 2 syllables).