Antonyms for awards


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : uh-wawrd
Phonetic Transcription : əˈwɔrd


Definition of awards

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.
  • noun prize or reward
  • verb give prize or reward
Example sentences :
  • And who awards not to Milton the richest medal in the Temple of the Muses!
  • Extract from : « Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 » by Various
  • It pulls the fools from high places and awards only one crown—merit.
  • Extract from : « Lords of the North » by A. C. Laut
  • Truth to tell, Laurence believed but dimly in the day of awards.
  • Extract from : « The Sign of the Spider » by Bertram Mitford
  • Those we took from the cities have been awarded; we cannot disallow the awards that have been made already.
  • Extract from : « The Iliad » by Homer
  • After the contest, tea was served in the gymnasium, where the awards were given out.
  • Extract from : « The 1926 Tatler » by Various
  • You must allow me to introduce him to you when the awards have been made.
  • Extract from : « The Red Lottery Ticket » by Fortun Du Boisgobey
  • As we shall see, there is no respect of persons in appointing the awards.
  • Extract from : « Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of Matthew » by John Monro Gibson
  • They show their composition to the master, who corrects it, and awards to each, so many merits.
  • Extract from : « The Talisman » by Anonymous
  • What is he to do if his awards are laughed at and made a mockery of, as they are and will be?
  • Extract from : « The Last Boer War » by H. Rider Haggard
  • The value of awards obtained in this way is, of course, evident.
  • Extract from : « The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2 » by Various

Synonyms for awards

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