noun

award

award, prize

She received an award for her work.

She received an award for her work.

The movie won the top award.

The film won the top award.

((for sth.)) an award for (sth.) She won an award for her book.

Synonyms: prize, trophy, honour; Antonyms: penalty

From Old French 'eswarder' (to look at, judge). Composed of 'a-' + 'ward' (to guard, watch).

Think of a 'warden' giving a prize to a 'ward' (someone under their care).

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