Award ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Award ( verb )

1. Give (someone) something as an honor or reward.
2. Decide that (someone) should be given something, typically in a legal case.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french eswarder, from a- (from latin ad "to") + eswarder "grant as a reward", from es- "out" + warder "guard".

Examples:

1. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
2. She was awarded a scholarship to study abroad.
3. He was awarded the medal for bravery.
4. The court awarded him damages.
5. The judge awarded him custody of the child.

(As a noun)

Award ( noun )

1. Give (someone) something as an honor or reward.
2. Decide that (someone) should be given something, typically in a legal case.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french eswarder, from a- (from latin ad "to") + eswarder "grant as a reward", from es- "out" + warder "guard".

Examples:

1. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
2. She was awarded a scholarship to study abroad.
3. He was awarded the medal for bravery.
4. The court awarded him damages.
5. The judge awarded him custody of the child.