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award

/ə'wɔrd/

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verb
give, especially as an honor or reward
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present

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allocate apportion
verb
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
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"the referee awarded a free kick to the team" "the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff"

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grant

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

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gift
noun
a grant made by a law court
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"he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court"

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awarding

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subsidisation grant subsidization
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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"an award for bravery"

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accolade honor honour laurels

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symbol

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