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. commendations, Archaic. a complimentary greeting or message.

commendation

/ ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of commending; praise
2. an award

Other Words From

• self-commen·dation noun
• subcom·men·dation noun
• super·commen·dation 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

We’re looking to find any recommendation or commendation of the company, anywhere else online, on a site that isn’t owned or operated by the business.

From Search Engine Land

He has already burned the letters of commendation his relatives received for their work with American contractors or allied militaries.

From ProPublica

Some are stuck themselves, sending images of the badges and permission letters and commendations they’ve accumulated.

From Ozy

In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has issued a commendation to a soldier who tied a Kashmiri man to his jeep and paraded him through a village.

From Ozy

The governor was defiant, saying Obama “earned” his commendation.

From The Daily Beast

In a civilized world, I would have received a commendation of some sort.

From The Daily Beast

Two legmen deserve special commendation for reporting under fire.

From The Daily Beast

Great preparations had been made, and the success must have been perfect to win so general and hearty a commendation.

From Project Gutenberg

Jane was highly gratified by this commendation, and most eagerly availed herself of his most valuable offer.

From Project Gutenberg

The principles herein stated are not mere theories, but they have the commendation of having stood the test of use.

From Project Gutenberg

"Flora May," was the delighted answer, now that the aunt had committed herself by commendation.

From Project Gutenberg

This establishment of a test workhouse for the able-bodied received at first the warm commendation of the Central Authority.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• encouragement