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award

intermediateB2

/əˈwɔːrd/ · a-ward

A prize or recognition given to someone for their achievements.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

prizeawardlaurelانعامعطیہتحفہ

Antonyms

punishmentpenaltyreprimandسزاجرمانہتنبیہ

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

reword:To 'award' means to give a prize, while 'reword' means to change the wording.
verbformal

To give or grant an award or recognition to someone.

کسی کو انعام یا شناخت دینا۔

دینا

dena

Synonyms

grantpresentbestowدیناعطا کرنافراہم کرنا

Antonyms

withholddenytake awayروکناانکار کرناچھیننا

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

accord:To 'award' is to give something, while 'accord' means to agree or grant something based on mutual consent.

Word Family

awarded
adjectiveدیا گیا
awardee
nounانعام یافتہ
awarding
verbانعام دینا

See Also

💡 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.