prämieren
Translation
to award a prize to, to honor
Examples
Die Jury wird den besten Film prämieren.
The jury will award a prize to the best film.
Sein Buch wurde mit einem Preis prämiert.
His book was awarded a prize.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to award a prize to (sb./sth.) The jury awarded a prize to the best film.
((sb./sth.)) ((with sth.)) to award (sb./sth.) with (sth.) His book was awarded a prize.
Similar Words
Synonyms: auszeichnen (to distinguish), ehren (to honor), belohnen (to reward); Antonyms: bestrafen (to punish)
Etymology
From Latin 'praemium' (reward, prize). Related to the English word 'premium'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone a 'premium' prize. 'Prämieren' is the verb for awarding such a prize.