awarded
intermediateB1/əˈwɔːrdɪd/ · a-ward-ed
To give someone a prize or an honor.
Meanings
To give someone a prize or an honor.
کسی کو انعام یا اعزاز دینا۔
انعام یافتہ
inaam yafta
Common Collocations
- awarded a prize
- awarded scholarship
- awarded the medal
Example Sentences
He was awarded the best actor trophy for his performance.
اسے اپنی کارکردگی کے لیے بہترین اداکار کا ٹرافی دیا گیا۔
Use ko apni karkardagi ke liye behtareen adakar ka trophy diya gaya.
She was awarded a scholarship to study abroad.
اسے بیرون ملک پڑھنے کے لیے اسکالر شپ دی گئی۔
Use beiron mulk parhne ke liye scholarship di gayi.
The author was awarded a prestigious literary prize.
مصنف کو ایک معزز ادبی انعام دیا گیا۔
Musannif ko ek mo'azzaz adabi inaam diya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'awarded' as winning a trophy for your achievements.
Imagine standing on a podium receiving an award.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواب دیکھنے والے کو خوابوں کا انعام ملتا ہے
Khawab dekhne wale ko khwabon ka inaam milta hai
Those who dream receive rewards for their dreams.
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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 "weardian" — to guard or watch over
First known use: 14th century
The term 'award' comes from the Old English 'weardian', meaning to guard, and evolved to signify giving or bestowing something for achievement.