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

Wiles has been commended by Republicans for her ability to command respect and check the big egos of those in the president-elect's orbit, which could enable her to impose a sense of order that none of his four previous chiefs of staff could.

From BBC

Judge Williams told the family of the girl "it is clear to me that she is a kind, caring, intelligent and honest girl. She is to be commended for her courage in coming forward and her honesty in coming forward".

From BBC

Capobianco also commended Betts as a player.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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