Award and Purpose

Award

Award verb - To give something as a token of gratitude or admiration for a service or achievement.

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Purpose and award are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Purpose" instead a verb "Award".

Nearby Words: awarded, awarding

Purpose verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.

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Award and purpose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Award" instead a verb "Purpose".

special	special award	special purpose
particular	particular award	particular purpose
normal	normal award	normal purpose
specific	specific award	specific purpose
Other adjectives: initial, single, actual, little, important, new, major, final, official.

The award's purpose was originally to encourage better filmmaking, as well as promote the industry.

Source: Useful Notes / Academy Award
Each mode has its own Commendations, all of which can be upgraded to a max of five ranks (Iron to Onyx) and serve no purpose other than to award you some bonus Credits and the right to brag.

Source: Video Game / Halo: Reach
Cosmetic Award: The wallpapers are this, serving no purpose other than to give you something different to look at when you're accessing the menu.

Source: Video Game / Yume 2kki

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