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View usage for: commendation in British English (ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən) noun1. the act or an instance of commending; praise commendation in American English (ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən) noun1. the act of commending; esp., recommendation or praise 2. [pl.]; Archaic greetings or regards, as to a friend Word origin ME commendacion < L commendatioExamples of 'commendation' in a sentencecommendation Had it worked, he'd probably have been given a commendation.`She's taken over the books, and seen to the wages, an "all...' It was said grudgingly by way of explanation only, not in commendation.That should earn him commendation -- promotion -- in Moscow."An official commendation from the Central Military Commission is possible. Quotationscommendation: the tribute that we pay to achievements that resemble, but do not equal, our ownAmbrose BierceThe Devil's Dictionary Synonyms of 'commendation'praise, credit, approval, acclaim More Synonyms of commendation Both teams deserve commendation for their performance. Synonyms encouragement Brownie points good opinion encomium Quotationcommendation: the tribute that we pay to achievements that resemble, but do not equal, our own [Ambrose Bierce – The Devil's Dictionary]Additional synonymsDefinition an enthusiastic expression of approval She won critical acclaim for her performance. Synonyms praise, honour, celebration, approval, tribute, applause, cheering, clapping, ovation, accolades, plaudits, kudos, commendation, exaltation, approbation, acclamation, eulogizing, panegyric, encomium, laudation Definition an enthusiastic reception or display of approval The event went ahead to universal acclamation. Synonyms applause, shouting, praise, cheer, cheering, cheers, approval, enthusiasm, tribute, acclaim, ovation, accolade, adulation, kudos, commendation, salutation, approbation, plaudit, loud homage, laudation Definition approval The result has not met with universal approbation. Synonyms approval, support, favour, praise, sanction, recognition, acceptance, acclaim, encouragement, applause, endorsement, ratification, assent, congratulation, commendation, laudation Nearby words ofcommendation - commencement
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