commendable

[ kuh-men-duh-buhl ]

/ kəˈmɛn də bəl /

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adjective

worthy of praise: She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties.

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OTHER WORDS FROM commendable

com·mend·a·ble·ness, nouncom·mend·a·bly, adverbnon·com·mend·a·ble, adjectivenon·com·mend·a·ble·ness, noun

non·com·mend·a·bly, adverbun·com·mend·a·ble, adjectiveun·com·mend·a·bly, adverb

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commemorative, commemoratory, commence, commencement, commend, commendable, commendam, commendation, commendatory, commensal, commensalism

How to use commendable in a sentence

It was commendable that the Dubs made the play-in tournament without Klay Thompson, but they did so largely on the strength of their defense, which finished fifth in the league.
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I understand the mayor is trying to keep us safe and that’s commendable, but people want and need to go to church.
Facing lawsuit over restrictions on Christmas services, D.C. mayor eases coronavirus rules|Julie Zauzmer, Michelle Boorstein|December 17, 2020|Washington Post
In one of her more commendable moments, she refuses this offer.
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I did not in anyway mean to attack the Romney family for adopting a child, which is truly commendable.
Confessions of a Romney Baby Bully|Dean Obeidallah|December 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Indeed, Americans are doing a commendable job at keeping up with financial obligations.
Economic Data Show That, at Last, (Many of) the Fundamentals Are Sound|Daniel Gross|April 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But some acts may be required, or at least commendable, regardless of their results.
Boycott the Occupation, Engage the Settlers|Jerry Haber|December 3, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Siegel obviously believes this to be a commendable attitude.
Why is David Siegel so Mad?|David Frum|October 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Ohio tobacco growers have shown a spirit of enterprise in this direction that is as commendable as it is rare.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
With commendable enterprise he had fitted up a portion of his barn and had labeled it "Motor Garage" in huge letters.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
The reading desk is a commendable article, and with care will last a considerable period.
Our Churches and Chapels|Atticus
He was looking at her out of the same solemn assurance that it had been commendable in him to preserve that romantic loyalty.
Country Neighbors|Alice Brown
In a statement printed in the "Courier," Bassett had accepted defeat in a commendable spirit of resignation.
A Hoosier Chronicle|Meredith Nicholson

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