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commendationcom‧men‧da‧tion /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən $ ˌkɑː-/ noun [countable, uncountable] formal   - After winning the world championship, he received a note of commendation from the President.
- Patroni received an official commendation after rescuing twelve people from a sinking ship.
- His companions read the commendation for a departing soul; he seemed relieved.
- I do not think that anything could have a higher commendation.
- Lord Ross, the Lord Justice-Clerk, said that the two men deserved every commendation for their action in pursuing Forman.
- Those who snitch can receive commendations and rewards of up to $ 500.
- Through his worldwide correspondence Miller had gained tangible results and rare commendation from the Apothecaries.
praise that is given to someone or something► praise things you say to someone to show that you admire them or approve of what they have done: praise for: · The police deserve a lot of praise for the way they handled the situation.win/earn praise (=be praised for something): · The charity has earned widespread praise for its work.high praise (=praise from someone important or respected): · She said you have talent, and that's high praise coming from a best-selling author like her. ► compliment what you say when you tell someone they look nice or they have done something well: · "You have lovely hair," said Bob to Emma, who blushed at the compliment.pay/give somebody a compliment: · He's always paying her compliments and buying her flowers.shower somebody with compliments (=give someone a lot of compliments): · Rob always showered me with compliments and made me feel special. ► flattery nice things that you say about someone, which may not be true, in order to get something that you want from them: · She used a mixture of persuasion and flattery to get what she wanted.flattery will get you nowhere (=use this to tell someone that flattery will not help them get what they want): · I'll choose the best person for the job, so flattery will get you nowhere. ► recognition if someone gets recognition for their work, they get praised publicly, often after a long time: · She had to spend 10 years as a struggling artist, before receiving any recognition for her work.· Although he was popular in Europe, Hendrix had yet to achieve recognition in his home country. ► commendation formal an official statement praising someone, especially someone who has been very brave or very successful: · Patroni received an official commendation after rescuing twelve people from a sinking ship.· After winning the world championship, he received a note of commendation from the President. VERB► receive· Police awards Two Bristol detectives who disarmed a violent knifeman are to receive commendations for bravery.· Those who snitch can receive commendations and rewards of up to $ 500.· Judith, from Dungannon, receives a certificate of commendation and a dictionary of sociology. an official statement praising someone, especially someone who has been brave or very successful |