Synonyms of awarded

awarded

verb

past tense of award

1

as in rewarded

to give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement

we will award the top three contestants in the essay competition

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rewarded
• honored
• commended
• praised
• hailed
• remembered
• cited
• decorated
• compensated
• reimbursed
• paid
• repaid
• applauded
• complimented
• saluted
• acclaimed
• recompensed
• requited

2

as in granted

to give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly

custody of the boy was awarded to the grandparents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• granted
• conferred
• provided
• gave
• vested
• presented
• accorded
• offered
• bestowed
• contributed
• assigned
• supplied
• showed
• donated
• furnished
• allocated
• extended
• designated
• appointed
• appropriated
• named
• proffered
• dubbed
• set
• fixed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• revoked
• called
• rescinded
• recalled
• dropped
• repealed
• aborted
• called off
• annulled
• nullified
• invalidated
• abrogated
• voided
• withdrew
• retracted
• wrote off
• took back
• recanted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of awarded

Argentina earned $42 million for winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, an increase from the $38 million awarded to France for winning the 2018 tournament in Russia. —Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

The relationship between Jia and Bi further echoes the history of the festival, which awarded Jia the same honor 15 years ago. —Rino Lu, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

Founded to democratize access to resources from the modern film industry, Decentralized Pictures has already awarded more than $1 million in grants and support to indie filmmakers. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026

Ten Poway Unified high school student-athletes are hoping to conclude their senior year with a $4,000 scholarship awarded during the fourth annual Breakfast of Champions on Saturday. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Then president Barack Obama awarded Venter a 2008 National Medal of Science for his genetics work. —Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026

The free kick was awarded when forward Jacob Shaffelburg, who made a rare start at wingback, took a foul outside the area. —Josh Gross, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026

In a 2024 case, a client who had been awarded temporary sole legal and physical custody of their child asked Haddy to file a motion with the court to allow the child to be enrolled in a closer school, as the child’s school was 40 miles away. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026

Kiara was awarded a master’s degree in digital media management from USC in May 2025 and opened a boutique marketing agency. —Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026