Synonyms for
Awarded
Definition
to give or present something such as a prize or certificate to someone as a reward for something they have done
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- awarded a prize
- awarded a contract
- awarded damages
- awarded a scholarship
- awarded first place
- awarded the medal
- awarded the title
Word family
Usage note
Often used in contexts of recognition, prizes, or legal settlements. Ensure the context implies a formal bestowal of something positive.
Example sentences
- The teacher awarded the student with a gold star for good behavior.
- The company awarded its employees with bonuses for their hard work.
- The academy awarded the director with an Oscar for Best Picture.
- The athlete was awarded a trophy for winning the championship.
- The president awarded the soldier with a Purple Heart for his bravery in combat.
Quotes
Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.
The highest reward for a person's work is not what they get for it, but what they become because of it.