commendatory
[ kuh-men-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
Origin of commendatory
1Other words from commendatory
- non·com·men·da·to·ry, adjective
- sub·com·mend·a·to·ry, adjective
- un·com·mend·a·to·ry, adjective
Words that may be confused with commendatory
- commendable, commendatory
Words Nearby commendatory
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How to use commendatory in a sentence
I approve then your commendatory verses, and in my turn I crown with praise the poet you commend.
Giovanni Boccaccio, a Biographical Study | Edward HuttonThe commendatory remarks with which Pichot greeted this move went past his ears unheard.
The Backwoodsmen | Charles G. D. RobertsThis seemed to please the man; he clapped Hradzka on the shoulder, making commendatory sounds.
Flight From Tomorrow | Henry Beam PiperEach is highly recommended in commendatory letters from this or that distinguished court or newspaper reporter.
Work for Women | George J. MansonChapters might be made of commendatory letters received from officials, writers, public workers and friends in private life.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) | Ida Husted Harper
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