commended

[ kuh-men-did ]

adjective

1. presented, mentioned, or praised as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommended:

   It looks to be one of the most commended films of the year—summed up by critics as “insightful, uncomfortable, and poignant.”

2. publicly or officially cited with approval or special praise:

   The contest will have only one winner, but all commended entrants will receive a certificate.

3. Feudal Law. (of one’s lands or oneself) placed under another’s protection in return for becoming their vassal:

   During Japan’s Heian period the tax-free holdings of nobles increased, along with the commended lands from hard-pressed peasants.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of commend.

Other Words From

• sub·com·mend·ed adjective
• well-com·mend·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of commended¹

First recorded in 1475–85; commend ( def ) + -ed ²( def ) for the adjective senses; commend ( def ) + -ed ¹( def ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

He commended the Church of England’s recent Makin report, saying it "left no stone unturned".

From BBC

The Independent's four-star review also commended 86-year-old Scott, who appears to care less about habits and expectations the older he gets.

From BBC

He commended Los Angeles officials for making progress on getting people off the street and Newsom for promising accountability.

From Los Angeles Times

But he commended his aide, saying Jurado has been sidestepping questions about police abolition.

From Los Angeles Times

Members of the commission last week commended representatives of Space Force and Air Force, but reiterated it should be SpaceX representatives in front of the commission since most of the launches were for private use.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• approved
• endorsed
• favored
• praised
• selected
• suggested
• supported