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laureate
UK
/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/
US
/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/
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laureates
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UK
/ˈlɒr.i.ət/
US
/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/
The Nobel laureate delivered a speech on the importance of scientific research.
Le lauréat du prix Nobel a prononcé un discours sur l’importance de la recherche scientifique.
Britain’s poet laureate composes a new poem for each royal celebration.
Le poète lauréat de Grande-Bretagne compose un nouveau poème pour chaque célébration royale.
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The laureate scientist was celebrated for her groundbreaking research in genetics.
La scientifique lauréate a été célébrée pour ses recherches novatrices en génétique.
Additional translations
laureated
Past Simple
laureated
Past Participle
laureating
Gerund
Rare, formal usage meaning ‘to deck with laurels; to honour’
The academy laureated the philosopher for his lifetime of study.
L’académie a couronné le philosophe pour l’ensemble de son œuvre.
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The Nobel laureate delivered a speech on the importance of scientific research.
In ancient Rome, a victorious general returned home as a laureate, his brow wreathed in laurel.
Britain’s poet laureate composes a new poem for each royal celebration.
The laureate scientist was celebrated for her groundbreaking research in genetics.
The statue depicted a laureate athlete from the ancient games.
The academy laureated the philosopher for his lifetime of study.