commended

[kuh-men-did]

adjective

1. 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.”

2. publicly or officially cited with approval or special praise.

   The contest will have only one winner, but all commended entrants will receive a certificate.

3. 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.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of commend.

Other Word Forms

• subcommended adjective
• well-commended adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of commended¹

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

"They couldn't have commended the country more... they were saying it was a beautiful country."

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His company, Matter, could win £1m at the Earthshot awards on 5 November, whose winners are commended for innovative solutions they create to help the planet.

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The officers, synagogue security and its rabbi, Daniel Walker, were commended by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer from preventing a worse tragedy.

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She commended the firm for getting up to speed on the settlement, mastering a complex set of policy matters within a week.

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It was captured by macro wildlife photographer Bidyut Kalita and was among the highly commended entries in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

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