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[ kuh-men-duh-buhl ] / kəˈmɛn də bəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR commendable ON THESAURUS.COM
adjectiveworthy of praise: She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties. OTHER WORDS FROM commendablecom·mend·a·ble·ness, nouncom·mend·a·bly, adverbnon·com·mend·a·ble, adjectivenon·com·mend·a·ble·ness, noun non·com·mend·a·bly, adverbun·com·mend·a·ble, adjectiveun·com·mend·a·bly, adverb Words nearby commendablecommemorative, commemoratory, commence, commencement, commend, commendable, commendam, commendation, commendatory, commensal, commensalism Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for commendableIndeed, Americans are doing a commendable job at keeping up with financial obligations. Economic Data Show That, at Last, (Many of) the Fundamentals Are Sound|Daniel Gross|April 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST But some acts may be required, or at least commendable, regardless of their results. Boycott the Occupation, Engage the Settlers|Jerry Haber|December 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST Siegel obviously believes this to be a commendable attitude. Why is David Siegel so Mad?|David Frum|October 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST Many of the emails said that while all of their other actions are abhorrent, the burning of Korans is commendable. Inside the Real Koran-Burning Church|Amarnath Amarasingam|September 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Still, even the most commendable loyalty does not compel dishonesty. Karl Rove's Book of Lies|Paul Begala|March 12, 2010|DAILY BEAST The motive is simple and intelligible and commendable, but its nature and operation is popularly and grossly misapprehended. Principles of Political Economy|Arthur Latham Perry Of course there had already been a commendable essay toward the solution of what had to be done. Catastrophe and Social Change|Samuel Henry Prince They are inspired by a commendable zeal for the honor of dogmatic theology. Christianity and Greek Philosophy|Benjamin Franklin Cocker His commanders unite in pronouncing him admirable for courage in the field, commendable for obedience in camp. The Negro Problem|Booker T. Washington, et al. Your action is commendable, my boy, and we'll take that into consideration also. Left Guard Gilbert|Ralph Henry Barbour
Words related to commendableexemplary, meritorious, excellent, admirable, creditable, laudable, deserving, estimable, worthy, thankworthy |