commendation

[ kom-uhn-dey-shuhn ]

/ ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done.

something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery.

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.

Origin of commendation

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

SYNONYMS FOR commendation

1 approval, approbation, applause.

2 eulogy, encomium, panegyric, laudation.

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ANTONYMS FOR commendation

1, 2 condemnation.

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OTHER WORDS FROM commendation

self-com·men·da·tion, nounsub·com·men·da·tion, nounsu·per·com·men·da·tion, noun

Words nearby commendation

commence, commencement, commend, commendable, commendam, commendation, commendatory, commensal, commensalism, commensurable, commensurate

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Example sentences from the Web for commendation

The governor was defiant, saying Obama “earned” his commendation.
Obama Escapes Scandals in New Jersey, but What’s in It for Christie?|David Freedlander|May 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In a civilized world, I would have received a commendation of some sort.
Turn Off Your Damn Cellphones|Justin Green|May 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
From all sides I hear nothing but commendation of your speech.
From Workhouse to Westminster|George Haw
That commendation makes me yearn to try other ideas, laughed the Captain.
Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp|Lillian Elizabeth Roy

Unthinking people met and passed resolutions of commendation.
The Naval History of the United States|Willis J. Abbot.
In short, I am obliged to undertake publication in such an hurry as will not produce your commendation.
Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Despite a vote of commendation by the Burgesses and the sum of £50 voted for his services, he threw up his commission.
Seaport in Virginia|Gay Montague Moore

British Dictionary definitions for commendation

commendation

/ (ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən) /

noun

the act or an instance of commending; praise

an award

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单词	commendation
释义	commendation [ kom-uhn-dey-shuhn ] / ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR commendation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done. something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. 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. Origin of commendation 1175–1225; Middle English commendacioun (<Anglo-French ) <Latin commendātiōn- (stem of commendātiō) a commending to God. See commend, -ation SYNONYMS FOR commendation 1 approval, approbation, applause. 2 eulogy, encomium, panegyric, laudation. SEE SYNONYMS FOR commendation ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR commendation 1, 2 condemnation. SEE ANTONYMS FOR commendation ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM commendation self-com·men·da·tion, nounsub·com·men·da·tion, nounsu·per·com·men·da·tion, noun Words nearby commendation commence, commencement, commend, commendable, commendam, commendation, commendatory, commensal, commensalism, commensurable, commensurate Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for commendation The governor was defiant, saying Obama “earned” his commendation. Obama Escapes Scandals in New Jersey, but What’s in It for Christie?\|David Freedlander\|May 29, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In a civilized world, I would have received a commendation of some sort. Turn Off Your Damn Cellphones\|Justin Green\|May 16, 2013\|DAILY BEAST From all sides I hear nothing but commendation of your speech. From Workhouse to Westminster\|George Haw That commendation makes me yearn to try other ideas, laughed the Captain. Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp\|Lillian Elizabeth Roy Unthinking people met and passed resolutions of commendation. The Naval History of the United States\|Willis J. Abbot. In short, I am obliged to undertake publication in such an hurry as will not produce your commendation. Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)\|Edward Gibbon Despite a vote of commendation by the Burgesses and the sum of £50 voted for his services, he threw up his commission. Seaport in Virginia\|Gay Montague Moore British Dictionary definitions for commendation commendation / (ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən) / noun the act or an instance of commending; praise an award Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to commendation encouragement, approbation, acclamation, bouquet, pay, plum, posy, panegyric, award, encomium, credit, stroke, recommendation, rave, approval, tribute, puff, honor, points, stroking
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commendation

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