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commendation
[ kom-uhn-dey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of commending; recommendation; praise:
commendation for a job well done.
Synonyms: applause, approbation, approval
Antonyms: condemnation
- something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award:
a commendation for bravery.
Synonyms: laudation, panegyric, encomium, eulogy
Antonyms: condemnation
- Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal.
- commendations, Archaic. a complimentary greeting or message.
commendation
/ ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən /
noun
- the act or an instance of commending; praise
- an award
Other Words From
- self-commen·dation noun
- subcom·men·dation noun
- super·commen·dation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of commendation1
Example Sentences
The governor was defiant, saying Obama “earned” his commendation.
In a civilized world, I would have received a commendation of some sort.
Two legmen deserve special commendation for reporting under fire.
Great preparations had been made, and the success must have been perfect to win so general and hearty a commendation.
Jane was highly gratified by this commendation, and most eagerly availed herself of his most valuable offer.
The principles herein stated are not mere theories, but they have the commendation of having stood the test of use.
"Flora May," was the delighted answer, now that the aunt had committed herself by commendation.
This establishment of a test workhouse for the able-bodied received at first the warm commendation of the Central Authority.
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