Prize
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To consider something highly valuable. To move with a lever; to force up or open; to prise or pry.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power. Anything captured by a belligerent using the rights of war; esp., property captured at sea in virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel. An honour or reward striven for in a competitive contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an inducement to, or reward of, effort. That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery. Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or in prospect. A contest for a reward; competition. A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever.
Example sentence: If your man is a sports enthusiast, you may have to resign yourself to his spouting off in a monotone on a prize fight, football game or pennant race.
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've only kept one award in my whole life, and it's the coolest thing ever. Mizuno gave me a samurai sword for winning the Cy Young. It's awesome.