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awarder

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /əˈwɔːrdər/

KK: /əˈwɔrdər/

noun
Definition

A person who gives awards or prizes to others for their achievements or accomplishments.


Example

The awarder presented the trophy to the best player of the season.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new awarder for the writing contest?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard they're really knowledgeable about literature.
Sloth A
I hope they pick someone deserving as the winner!
Sloth B
Absolutely, a good awarder can really make a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
judge
arbitrator
umpire
Antonyms
contestant
loser
defendant
Root Explanation

**Awarder** → It is formed from "award" (from Old French *awarder*, meaning to give or grant) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An awarder is a person who gives or grants an award.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'gives' ('award') something valuable, and the '-er' just means a person. An awarder is someone who gives awards.

Visually Confused Words
warder
wader
warderer
wardenry
rewarder
hazarder
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