commendation
39
6.8
- noun
- /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/
- Formal
:
reconocimiento
- Lori got an official commendation from the Ash Fork Police Department.
- receive a commendation
- letter of commendation
- certificate of commendation
We know that you didn't get some commendation from the Nebraska folks.
- We know that you didn't get some commendation from the Nebraska folks.
- So why not get the commendation?
Examples
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For bringing an end to the calamities and disturbances in our community, and for the apprehension of the individual responsible, Snivley, the city of Henderson awards this plaque of commendation and outstanding citizenship to the group known as the Halloween Heroes.
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For bravery in the line of fire... the mayor and people of New York thank you, Officer Wallace... and present you with this commendation.
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We should send a letter of commendation to the Armed Forces Radio Network.
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Sergeant Rawlins has recommended that you receive a commendation.
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All members of the Pension Committee merit special commendation for working through this excruciatingly complex problem.
Academic text (2005) -
Colonel John macwilliams was presented with a special presidential commendation for valor.
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For her work with Boas and Benedict, Deloria received many commendations, including the Indian Achievement Award in 1943 from Chicago's Indian Council Fire.
Academic text (2018) -
Our 100% participation has earned us a special commendation from the superintendent of schools.
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I am pleased to present you with this special commendation from the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce.
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Colonel John MacWilliams was presented with a special presidential commendation for valor.
Synonyms
∞
2.7
High respect or recognition for someone's achievements
904
1.3
Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success
829
2.4
Praise or public recognition for something someone did
601
1.3
Something given to a person to thank them for doing something good
342
1.6
A polite remark that praises someone or something
220
1.0
A sign that someone thinks a person or thing is good
161
3.6
A public statement supporting a person, product, or idea
141
3.4
Public praise for someone's achievement or effort
121
3.0
An action or words that show you are grateful for help and kindness
42
4.6
An official statement that praises a person's service or achievements
37
8.3
A praise or compliment for something someone did
33
7.0
A prize or public praise for very good work
30
4.2
Praise given to someone in public for an achievement
26
2.5
Short praise said about someone to help them be chosen for something
21
5.3
Praise and respect people give for doing something well
18
5.5
An official award that praises someone for brave or helpful service
15
3.3
A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play
11
3.7
A short sign that shows you notice or thank someone
9
3.4
An official sign that shows someone agrees with something
9
4.1
A medal or ribbon given to honor someone's achievement
7
4.2
Praise and respect from critics for a work like a film or book
6
3.2
Comments that praise or encourage someone's work
4
8.5
Official approval or praise from a person in charge
4
2.9
Official recognition given for important achievements or contributions
4
8.2
An expression of strong praise for someone or something
1
9.9
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly
1
3.4
A formal letter praising someone for an important success
1
2.6
A formal letter that praises someone's success or achievement
1
5.1
Awards or praise given for success
Praise people give someone in public for something good they did
Polite words that show respect or good wishes to someone
Words you say to show you are happy about someone's good news
Antonyms
How Praised
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Commendation comes from Latin parts com- 'with' and mandare 'to entrust', so to 'commend' someone was to put them in good hands and say they could be trusted. That's why a commendation today is an official praise or award showing respect for someone's good work.