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award

noun
  1. a grant made by a law court
    “They criticized the award of the court for compensation.”
    awarding
  2. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    “an award for bravery”
    honor
  3. something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
    prize
verb
  1. to give, especially as an honor or reward
    “I award you the medal of supreme excellency and superior achievement.”
    present
  2. to give as judged due or on the basis of merit
    “The referee awarded a free kick to the team.”
    grant