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commendation
[ kom-uhn-dey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of commending; recommendation; praise:
commendation for a job well done.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award:
a commendation for bravery.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- 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
/ ˌɒɛˈɪʃə /
noun
- the act or an instance of commending; praise
- an award
Other 51Թ Forms
- -dzm·岹tDz noun
- ܲcdz··岹tDz noun
- p·dzm·岹tDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of commendation1
Example Sentences
He had also received a letter of commendation from police in Edinburgh after rescuing an American tourist who became stranded on Arthur's Seat.
Absent any activity, his shop stands frozen in time: a commendation from the city and a photograph of his father on the wall, racks of shoe polish, laces and an empty gumball machine.
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.
In his characteristic manner, the judge mixed commendation, supplication and insinuation, mangling metaphors and whole sentences in service of cutting insights.
His commendations included the Navy Cross, the Silver Star and, for wounds received while leading a rifle platoon, two Purple Hearts.
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