win an award

This page is about the collocation win an award

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to receive an award

For example

  • Brad's always winning awards for best actor.

  • The awards are won by those who make valuable contributions to their field.

Note:
Related collocations include "win a prize", "win a medal", "win a title", etc.

Quick Quiz

After winning an award for best player, I

a. was presented with a medal

b. presented the player with a medal

c. was thanked for voting for the winner
a) was presented with a medal b) presented the player with a medal c) was thanked for voting for the winner

Contributor: Matt Errey