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premiar
[pruh-mee-AHR]
verb
to reward; to award a prize
1.
to give a prize or award to someone for an achievement or accomplishment
The school will reward the student with the highest grades.
A escola vai premiar o aluno com as melhores notas.
2.
to recognize or honor someone's efforts or excellence
The film was rewarded with multiple awards at the festival.
O filme foi premiado com múltiplos prêmios no festival.
Synonyms
recompensar
galardoar
laurelar
condecorar
Antonyms
punir
castigar
penalizar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
premiar
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
premiar
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
premiar
standard usage; also 'galardoar' is common
Related Idioms & Phrases
premiar com um prêmio - to reward with a prize
premiar o esforço - to reward the effort
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