commended

American  

[kuh-men-did] / kəˈmɛn dɪd /

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.

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• subcommended adjective
• well-commended adjective

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

Historic England commended the team for revealing "new and exciting sites spanning over 10,000 years of our past".

From BBC

But she also commended "a group of really intimate, and personal films" including "Hamnet", "I Swear" and "Sentimental Value".

From Barron's

Speaking in the White House on Tuesday evening, he seemed to suggest that the terms of the deal had changed significantly since it was commended by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, in May.

From BBC

The New Zealand leader commended his government's efforts to combat crime.

From Barron's

Hayes’ defensive struggles got him benched late last season, but Redick has commended the center’s improvement on that end of the court.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• approved
• backed
• ratified
• recommended
• sanctioned
• settled
• supported