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laureate

/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/

laureatenoun

laureates

/ˈlɒr.i.ət/

/ˈlɔːr.i.ət/

Translations

лауреат

The Nobel laureate gave a speech at the ceremony.

Нобелевский лауреат выступил с речью на церемонии.

Additional translations

призёр

победитель

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

laureateadjective

more laureate

Comp.

most laureate

Super.

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Translations

лауреатский

The laureate speech was inspiring.

Лауреатская речь была вдохновляющей.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

laureateverb

laureated

Past Simple

laureated

Past Participle

laureating

Gerund

Rare, formal usage meaning ‘to deck with laurels; to honour’

Definitions

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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