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commendable
[ kuh-men-duh-buhl ]
adjective
- worthy of praise:
She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties.
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Other Words From
- com·menda·ble·ness noun
- com·menda·bly adverb
- noncom·menda·ble adjective
- noncom·menda·ble·ness noun
- noncom·menda·bly adverb
- uncom·menda·ble adjective
- uncom·menda·bly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of commendable1
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Example Sentences
In one of her more commendable moments, she refuses this offer.
I did not in anyway mean to attack the Romney family for adopting a child, which is truly commendable.
Indeed, Americans are doing a commendable job at keeping up with financial obligations.
But some acts may be required, or at least commendable, regardless of their results.
Siegel obviously believes this to be a commendable attitude.
The Ohio tobacco growers have shown a spirit of enterprise in this direction that is as commendable as it is rare.
With commendable enterprise he had fitted up a portion of his barn and had labeled it "Motor Garage" in huge letters.
The reading desk is a commendable article, and with care will last a considerable period.
He was looking at her out of the same solemn assurance that it had been commendable in him to preserve that romantic loyalty.
In a statement printed in the "Courier," Bassett had accepted defeat in a commendable spirit of resignation.
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