commended
presented, mentioned, or praised as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommended: It looks to be one of the most commended films of the year—summed up by critics as “insightful, uncomfortable, and poignant.”
publicly or officially cited with approval or special praise: The contest will have only one winner, but all commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Feudal Law. (of one’s lands or oneself) placed under another’s protection in return for becoming their vassal: During Japan’s Heian period the tax-free holdings of nobles increased, along with the commended lands from hard-pressed peasants.
the simple past tense and past participle of commend.
Origin of commended
1Other words from commended
- sub·com·mend·ed, adjective
- well-com·mend·ed, adjective
Words Nearby commended
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How to use commended in a sentence
We commend Sterling for his courageous response to this terrible situation by repeatedly sharing his story and working tirelessly with countless local groups and organizations to help make change in our community.
Milwaukee to pay Bucks’ Sterling Brown $750,000, admit police violated his rights | Matt Bonesteel | November 9, 2020 | Washington PostHe also commended leaders for filling two of the vacant trustees’ seats with women of color.
Speers, though, commended Bry for telling Voice of San Diego that she would recuse from future decisions, if Berkshire Hathaway ends up submitting a bid.
Bry Might Recuse Herself From Future Franchise Fee Decisions | Andrew Keatts and MacKenzie Elmer | October 23, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoLast week, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award highly commended Mukherjee’s picture for the Amphibians and Reptiles category.
This crocodile daddy giving 100 babies a ride puts your carpool to shame | María Paula Rubiano A. | October 9, 2020 | Popular-ScienceOver the ensuing days, Wicks’ inbox was flooded with thousands of emails from parents, both commending and commiserating.
What working parents need from the 2020 election | Michal Lev-Ram, writer | September 30, 2020 | Fortune
At the meeting, Power commended the two for “leading the charge” and urged others to follow suit.
Why Isn't Silicon Valley Doing More to Fight Ebola? | Abby Haglage | October 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou were commended after the avian flu pandemic for your ability to forge such close friendships with international leaders.
One that a few years ago commended her study and offered their help, should she need it.
Why Did America’s Only Pot Researcher Suddenly Get Fired? | Abby Haglage | July 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe enthusiastically commended Justin Cartwright (who by that time had already written half a dozen novels).
Justin Cartwright’s Novel ‘Lion Heart’ May Win Him the Audience He Deserves | Robert Birnbaum | March 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMoore placed the blame squarely on the Gazans, and commended his government for doing the same.
Thomas Cooper, an English prelate, died; highly commended for his great learning and eloquence.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellIt is the place only where Spain is commended, and preferred before England itself.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.Whereupon both girls were highly indignant; they rapturously commended Haggard's valiant behaviour.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsLords Brougham and Abingdon commended the measure as far as it went; but they still thought it incomplete.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanHis persuasive powers of appeal, and his straight, direct way of argument, commended him to his comrades.
The Underworld | James C. Welsh
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