award · verb T often passive /əˈwɔːrd/Full view
award
B2 to give money or a prize following an official decision
Dictionary examples:

He was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics.

The university has awarded her a $500 travel grant.

Learner example:

As you will see, I was awarded a grade A. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

award · noun C /əˈwɔːrd/
award
B2 a prize given to someone for something they have achieved
Dictionary examples:

the Academy Award for Best Director

Both films have received/won several awards.

Learner example:

He became world-famous when he won the Oscar award for best song last year. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

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