award (something) to (one)

award (something) to (one)

To bestow something upon one. Often used in passive constructions. Our boss awarded the promotion to Joel. The All-Star Game has been awarded to the city of Columbus.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

award something to someone or something

[for a judge or other legal entity] to decide in favor of a person or group. The judge awarded the judgment to the plaintiff. The jury awarded a large sum to the smaller company.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • award to
  • award
  • award (one) (something) for (something)
  • award (someone or something) (something)
  • get a gold star
  • reward (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)
  • reward with
  • one and one
  • perceive
  • perceive as