Award
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To give by sentence or judicial determination; to assign or apportion, after careful regard to the nature of the case; to adjudge; as, the arbitrators awarded damages to the complainant. To determine; to make or grant an award.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. A trophy or medal; something that denotes an accomplishment, especially in a competition. Care, keeping. A negotiated minimum wage that is set for a particular trade or industry.
Example sentence: I do know there are a lot of people who seem to be in my corner, and that's, of course, wonderful. I'm really more interested in the nomination than in the award, because I think the nomination just puts you within a group of outstanding actors.
Honor
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To show respect for.To conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, request, or the like).To bestow an honor on a person
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An objectification of praiseworthiness, respect. (I.e., something that represents praiseworthiness, respect.)The center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon.An ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit in bridge.The privilege of playing first from the tee in golf.
Example sentence: Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.