awarded

VERB

give prize or reward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocate allot assign bestow confer distribute donate grant hand out present reward

STRONG

accord adjudge apportion concede decree endow gift render

WEAK

dish out fork out shell out sweeten the kitty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

keep refuse take withhold

STRONG

disagree

Example Sentences

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A contract to be awarded at the end of August would require completion by next April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Jurors awarded Nancy Iskander another $35 million for serious emotional distress and $34 million to Zachary, their surviving son, for emotional suffering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Kane is at the forefront of contenders for the coveted Ballon d'Or awarded to Europe's player of the year.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

When America was awarded hosting rights for the 1994 tournament, it was met with a quip and a sneer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In the event of a tie, the team with the most players in the top five will be awarded today’s first medal, the Libris.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein