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accolade

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Learn the meaning of accolade with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

accolade

(noun)

Meaning

an award or praise for achievements

Example

"Receiving an accolade for her project motivated her to excel further."

Synonyms

awardhonorcommendation

Antonyms

disapprovalcriticismpunishment

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'accolada', meaning embrace.