commendation
Use Commendation in a sentence
ənˈdeɪ noun
1.
the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done.
2.
something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery.
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.
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English commendacioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin commendātiōn- (stem of commendātiō) a commending to God. See commend, -ation
1175–1225; Middle English commendacioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin commendātiōn- (stem of commendātiō) a commending to God. See commend, -ation
Related forms
self-com·men·da·tion, noun
sub·com·men·da·tion, noun
su·per·com·men·da·tion, noun
Synonyms
1. approval, approbation, applause. 2. eulogy, encomium, panegyric, laudation.
1. approval, approbation, applause. 2. eulogy, encomium, panegyric, laudation.
Antonyms
1, 2. condemnation.
1, 2. condemnation.
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| 1. | the act or an instance of commending; praise |
| 2. | an award |
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Word Origin & History
commendation
late 14c., from O.Fr. commendation, from L. commendationem, noun of action from commendare (see commend).
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Example sentences
He deserves commendation and thanks from those who delight in seeing pictures truthfully and earnestly made.
The game's approach to cooperative play is also worthy of commendation.
It is a great pleasure to say a kind and pleasant word in commendation of their efforts.
Lunchroom behavior is based on a commendation system.
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