commended

American

[kuh-men-did] / kəˈmɛn dɪd /

adjective

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

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

the simple past tense and past participle of commend.

Other Word Forms

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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Danielle Allen is to be commended for her own act of resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

In her update, Bode commended Southern Airways for its handling of the situation since the initial incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who had sharply criticized the flag’s removal, commended news of the agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The judge commended the McNally family for the dignity they have shown throughout this lengthy process.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I commended these three men as individuals, not as representatives of the court or of the state or even of their race, but as exemplars of human decency under adversity.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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