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
start up (something) or start (something) up
to begin operating something, to begin to play or do something
My uncle started up a small business when he was 20-years old.