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Grammar : Verb
Spell : uh-wawrd
Phonetic Transcription : əˈwɔrd



Definition of awarded

Origin :
  • late 14c., "decide after careful observation," from Anglo-French awarder, from Old North French eswarder (Old French esguarder) "decide, examine" (after careful consideration), from es- "out" + guarder "to watch" (see guard (n.)). Related: Awarded; awarding.
  • verb give prize or reward
Example sentences :
  • The tragedy competition was over, and the prizes had been awarded.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • I never doubted for a moment but that it would be awarded to me unanimously.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Also, in the grand distribution of Austrian prize money, Bismarck was awarded $300,000.
  • Extract from : « Blood and Iron » by John Hubert Greusel
  • Still it was hers, awarded to her because of keenness of brain and faithfulness of action.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley
  • The thing was clear as day, and so they awarded him the stakes.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • Montana women were awarded seven medals at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • So I used it––that is, the suggestion I got from it, and was awarded the bridge on my plans.
  • Extract from : « Out of the Depths » by Robert Ames Bennet
  • The viewers had awarded the government bounty without a quibble.
  • Extract from : « Billy Topsail & Company » by Norman Duncan
  • It is said that he was awarded damages to the extent of $800.
  • Extract from : « Negro Migration during the War » by Emmett J. Scott
  • He was, indeed, the recipient of other honours not often awarded for scientific distinction.
  • Extract from : « Great Astronomers » by R. S. Ball

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