commendation
The act of commendingThe act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
» Tom received a commendation for bravery for rescuing a woman from a burning house.
Tom erhielt für die Rettung einer Frau aus einem brennenden Haus eine Belobigung für Tapferkeit. — Esperantostern
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4 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
letter of commendation
official commendation
благода́рностьblagodárnostʹ
(countable, uncountable)That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
(countable, uncountable)A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
(countable, uncountable)An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
The officer received a commendation for bravery.
- a message expressing a favorable opinion
- an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Examples
2 sentencesTom received a commendation for bravery for rescuing a woman from a burning house.
deTom erhielt für die Rettung einer Frau aus einem brennenden Haus eine Belobigung für Tapferkeit. — Esperantostern
Her successful completion of the project earned her a commendation and overtime leave.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), fromFrom Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
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Forms
plural: commendations| Singular | commendation |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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