award
intermediateB2/əˈwɔːrd/ · a-ward
A prize or recognition given to someone for their achievements.
Meanings
A prize or recognition given to someone for their achievements.
ایک انعام یا شناخت جو کسی کی کامیابیوں کے لئے دی جاتی ہے۔
انعام
inaam
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- bestow an award
- accept an award
- receive an award
Example Sentences
She received an award for her outstanding contribution to the field.
اسے اس کے عمدہ تعاون کے لئے ایک انعام ملا۔
Isay is ke ómdah ta'awun ke liye aik inaam mila.
The award ceremony will be held next Friday.
انعام کی تقریب اگلے جمعہ کو منعقد ہوگی۔
Inaam ki taqreeb aglay jumma ko manaqid hogi.
Winning the award was a significant moment in his career.
انعام جیتنا اس کے کیریئر کا ایک اہم لمحہ تھا۔
Inaam jeetna is ke career ka aik aham lamha tha.
Easily Confused With
To give or grant an award or recognition to someone.
کسی کو انعام یا شناخت دینا۔
دینا
dena
Common Collocations
- award a prize
- award a title
- award a contract
Example Sentences
The committee decided to award him the scholarship.
کمیٹی نے فیصلہ کیا کہ اسے وظیفہ دیا جائے گا۔
Committee ne faisla kiya ke isay wazeefa diya jaye ga.
They will award the best film at the ceremony.
وہ تقریب میں بہترین فلم کو انعام دیں گے۔
Woh taqreeb mein behtareen film ko inaam dain gay.
She hopes to award the grant to a deserving candidate.
وہ ایک مستحق امیدوار کو وظیفہ دینا چاہتی ہے۔
Woh aik mustahiq umeedwar ko wazeefa dena chahti hai.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'award' as 'a reward' for good performance.
Picture a trophy being handed to someone on stage.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جو انعام دے قلب کو سکون دے دور جفا کی شمع ہو جس کی نور
Jo inaam de qalb ko sukoon de door jafa ki sham'a ho jis ki noor
The one who rewards brings peace to the heart, the flame of suffering is illuminated by their light.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
محنت کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے
Mehnat ka phal meetha hota hai
The fruit of hard work is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "awerdan" — to give
First known use: 15th century
The word 'award' has its roots in Old English, evolving from 'awerdan' which means 'to give or bestow'. It has been used in the context of recognition since the 16th century.