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.
See also: award
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.
See also: award
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- 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