n.
1.a grant made by a law court
2.a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
3.something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery award v.
1.give, especially as a reward
2.give on the basis of merit
3.bestow an honor upon
Idiom of the Day
taken aback
to be unpleasantly surprised, to be suddenly puzzled or shocked or confused
I was taken aback when the woman said that she did not want to work for our company any longer.
