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commendations

com·men·da·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kom-uh n-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˌkɒm.enˈdeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kom-uh n-dey-shuh n]
    • /ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of commendations word

  • noun commendations the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done. 1
  • noun commendations something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. 1
  • noun commendations Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal. 1
  • noun commendations commendations, Archaic. a complimentary greeting or message. 1
  • noun commendations Plural form of commendation. 1
See all 5 definitions of commendations

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Origin of commendations

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 Commendations

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Commendations

commendations 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

commendations usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for commendations

noun commendations

  • devoir — duty; obligation
  • regards — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
  • devoirs — compliments or respects; courteous attentions
All 3 Synonyms of commendations

Antonyms for commendations

noun commendations

  • criticisms — the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything.
  • reprimands — a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
All 2 Antonyms of commendations

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