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- [kom-uh n-dey-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌkɒm.enˈdeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-uh n-dey-shuh n]
- /ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of commendation word
- noun commendation the act or an instance of commending; praise 3
- noun commendation an award 3
- noun commendation the act of commending; esp., recommendation or praise 3
- noun commendation greetings or regards, as to a friend 3
- noun commendation the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done. 1
- noun commendation something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. 1
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Origin of commendation
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English commendacioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin commendātiōn- (stem of commendātiō) a commending to God. See commend, -ation
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Parts of speech for Commendation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
commendation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
commendation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commendation
noun commendation
- approbation — Approbation is approval of something or agreement to it.
- acclamation — Acclamation is a noisy or enthusiastic expression of approval for someone or something.
- bouquet — A bouquet is a bunch of flowers which is attractively arranged.
- pay — to coat or cover (seams, a ship's bottom, etc.) with pitch, tar, or the like.
- plum — a city in SW Pennsylvania.
Antonyms for commendation
noun commendation
- disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
- condemnation — Condemnation is the act of saying that something or someone is very bad and unacceptable.
- censure — If you censure someone for something that they have done, you tell them that you strongly disapprove of it.
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