commended
Americanadjective
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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.”
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publicly or officially cited with approval or special praise.
The contest will have only one winner, but all commended entrants will receive a certificate.
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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.
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Etymology
Origin of commended
First recorded in 1475–85; commend ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; commend ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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The Palm Dog awards have honoured the top dogs on screen since 2001, with categories added this year including Mutt Moment and Highly Commended Canine.
From Reuters • May 26, 2023
With the Commended Students, Fairfax County Public Schools called the delay a “one-time human error” and denied allegations that Thomas Jefferson officials deliberately withheld information from the 261 students receiving that distinction.
From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022
Four finalists were also Highly Commended, seen below with descriptions from the competition.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2022
The direct link to all Outstanding and Highly Commended Papers is here.
From Forbes • Jun. 5, 2011
She, guiltless damsel, flying the mad pursuit Of her enragéd stepdame, Guendolen, 830 Commended her fair innocence to the flood That stayed her flight with his cross-flowing course.
From Milton's Comus by Bell, William
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