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laureate

UK
/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/
US
/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/

Translations

laureatenoun
laureates
pl
UK
/ˈlɒr.i.ət/
US
/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/
The Nobel laureate gave a speech at the ceremony.
Нобелевский лауреат выступил с речью на церемонии.
Additional translations
призёр
победитель
Synonyms
awardee
recipient
honoree
prizewinner
medalist
laureateadjective
more laureate
Comp.
most laureate
Super.
UK
/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/
US
/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/
The laureate speech was inspiring.
Лауреатская речь была вдохновляющей.
Synonyms
praised
decorated
prizewinning
award-winning
lauded
renowned
honoured
distinguished
celebrated
acclaimed
esteemed
honored
laureateverb
laureated
Past Simple
laureated
Past Participle
laureating
Gerund
Rare, formal usage meaning ‘to deck with laurels; to honour’
Synonyms
ennoble
honor
crown
decorate
award
distinguish
fete
celebrate
commend
glorify
exalt

Definitions

laureatenoun
A person who is honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.
The Nobel laureate delivered a speech on the importance of scientific research.
A person who has been awarded a laurel wreath or similar honour.
In ancient Rome, a victorious general returned home as a laureate, his brow wreathed in laurel.
An official poet appointed by a government or institution to compose poems for special occasions; poet laureate.
Britain’s poet laureate composes a new poem for each royal celebration.
laureateadjective
Honored with an award for outstanding achievement, especially in a particular field.
The laureate scientist was celebrated for her groundbreaking research in genetics.
Adorned with, or bearing, a laurel wreath; crowned with laurels.
The statue depicted a laureate athlete from the ancient games.
laureateverb
To honour or deck with a laurel wreath; to confer honours upon.
The academy laureated the philosopher for his lifetime of study.
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