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noun
The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
a message expressing a favorable opinion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: approval
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: message, content, subject matter, substance
Narrower terms: approbation, sanction, countenance, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur, recognition, credit, connivance, secret approval, tacit consent, permission, encouragement, acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat, applause, hand clapping, clapping, cheer, praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment, tribute, testimonial
noun
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: citation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels
History
From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
Across languages
26 source translations are retained for this English entry.
