commendation

[kom-uhn-dey-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of commending; recommendation; praise.

   commendation for a job well done.

   Synonyms: applause, approbation, approval
   Antonyms: condemnation

2. something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award.

   a commendation for bravery.

   Synonyms: laudation, panegyric, encomium, eulogy
   Antonyms: condemnation

3. Feudal Law.,  the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal.

4. Archaic.,  commendations, a complimentary greeting or message.

commendation

/ ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of commending; praise

2. an award

Other Word Forms

• self-commendation noun
• subcommendation noun
• supercommendation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of commendation¹

1175–1225; Middle English commendacioun (< Anglo-French ) < Latin commendātiōn- (stem of commendātiō ) a commending to God. See commend, -ation

Example Sentences

Inside, the walls were filled with commendations and newspaper clippings celebrating Ramos’ good works.

From Los Angeles Times

DeMaio complained that the resolution — larded with more than three dozen whereas-es — strayed far afield from a straightforward commendation, endorsing some “very controversial and extremist positions” opposed even by members of the LGBQT+ community.

From Los Angeles Times

It will end with a final commendation - a concluding prayer where the pontiff will be formally entrusted to God.

From BBC

The service will end with prayers for Pope Francis and a final commendation - a concluding prayer where the Pope will be formally entrusted to God.

From BBC

The service will end with the final commendation and valediction, marking the beginning of nine days of mourning for the Pope, the Catholic news agency reported.

From BBC

Related Words

• encouragement