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| award |
An award is a special prize that someone gets for doing something very good or important. The reason for giving an award to someone is to make that person feel special. The award might just be a piece of paper or a small statue, but it tells you and other people that you did something very good. An award is often given by someone like a teacher, a school principal, a special group, or a town leader. |
| bestow |
to give as a gift or award (usually followed by "on"). |
| confer |
to give or award. [1/2 definitions] |
| honor |
a special award. [2/8 definitions] |
| honorary |
given as an honor or as an award for achievement, but not earned in the ordinary way. |
| motivation |
When you have motivation, you have a feeling inside you that makes you want to do something. Sometimes motivation comes from thinking about the fun of doing something. Sometimes motivation comes from thinking about how someone might like you or praise you if you do something. Sometimes it comes from the thought of making money or getting some prize or award. Motivation can come from many different things. |
| present2 |
to give or provide with a gift or award. [1/5 definitions] |
| ribbon |
A ribbon is a strip of colored material used as a prize or award. A blue ribbon is often used for something that wins a first prize. [1/3 definitions] |
| trophy |
something given to recognize a win or other accomplishment; award. |
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