commendation
EnglishEdit
EtymologyEdit
From Middle English commendacioun, from Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
PronunciationEdit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -eɪʃən
NounEdit
commendation (countable and uncountable, plural commendations)
- The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
- That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
- A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
- An award or recognition for performance; a medal.
SynonymsEdit
- See also Thesaurus:praise
TranslationsEdit
act of commending; praise
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message of affection or respect
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