commendation

[ kom-uhn-dey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of commending; recommendation; praise:

   commendation for a job well done.

   Synonyms: applause, approbation, approval

   Antonyms: condemnation

2. something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award:

   a commendation for bravery.

   Synonyms: laudation, panegyric, encomium, eulogy

   Antonyms: condemnation

3. Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal.
4. commendations, Archaic. a complimentary greeting or message.

commendation

/ ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of commending; praise
2. an award

Other Words From

• self-commen·dation noun
• subcom·men·dation noun
• super·commen·dation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of commendation¹

1175–1225; Middle English commendacioun (< Anglo-French ) < Latin commendātiōn- (stem of commendātiō ) a commending to God. See commend, -ation

Example Sentences

A special commendation goes to Saddleback, which went 0-10 last season, switched leagues, switched coaches and went 6-4 and won the Zeta League title under Rob Thompson.

From Los Angeles Times

In his characteristic manner, the judge mixed commendation, supplication and insinuation, mangling metaphors and whole sentences in service of cutting insights.

From Los Angeles Times

His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.

From Los Angeles Times

And Diarra makes us care enough to hope she gets what she needs out of solving the case, whether that’s validation, commendation or that second date she’d pinned her heart on.

From Salon

"The Nigerian Army also deserves special commendation for showing that with courage, determination and commitment, criminal elements can be degraded and security restored in our communities," Mr Sani said.

From BBC

Related Words

• encouragement