commendation
/,kɔmen'deiʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- An expression of approval or praise: A commendation is a message or statement that expresses a favorable opinion about someone or something.
- An official award or recognition: A commendation is a formal, often public, award given for merit, bravery, or service.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The employee received a written commendation from the CEO for her outstanding work.
- The soldier was honored with a commendation for his bravery in combat.
- His report earned him the highest commendation from the review committee.
Advanced Usage
- "To be worthy of commendation": To deserve praise or recognition.
- Her dedication to the project is worthy of commendation.
- "Letter of commendation": A formal letter praising someone's work or character, often used for recommendations.
- He applied for the job with a strong letter of commendation from his former professor.
Variants and Related Words
- Commend (verb): To praise formally or officially; to present as worthy of notice or approval.
- The judge commended the firefighters for their courage.
- Commendable (adjective): Deserving praise.
- She showed commendable patience during the long negotiation.
Synonyms
- Praise: Expression of warm approval or admiration.
- Accolade: An award or privilege granted as a special honor.
- Citation: A formal statement praising someone, especially for bravery in military or civil service.
Antonyms
- Criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
- Censure: Strong disapproval, typically in a formal statement.
- Condemnation: The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.
Related Phrases
- Honorable mention: An award or recognition given to a candidate or entry that does not win a top prize but is considered worthy of note.
- Although she didn't win, her science project received an honorable mention.
- Award for merit: A prize or other mark of recognition given for achievement or quality.
- The scholarship is an award for merit, based entirely on academic performance.
Noun
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a message expressing a favorable opinion
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words of approval seldom passed his lips
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an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
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