prize-giving
|prize/giv/ing|
B2
/ˈpraɪzˌɡɪvɪŋ/
award ceremony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prize-giving' originates from the combination of 'prize' and 'giving', where 'prize' meant 'a reward' and 'giving' meant 'the act of presenting'.
Historical Evolution
'prize-giving' evolved from the Middle English word 'pris' meaning 'reward' and 'gyven' meaning 'to give', eventually forming the modern English term 'prize-giving'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of giving a reward', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a ceremony or event where prizes are awarded to winners or participants.
The school held a prize-giving ceremony at the end of the year.
Synonyms
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