Commended: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ kษ™หˆmษ›ndษชd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

praise

To commend is to formally praise someone or something. When you commend someone, you express approval or admiration for their actions, qualities, or achievements.

Synonyms

acclaim, applaud, praise

Examples of usage

  • He was commended for his bravery during the fire.
  • The teacher commended the student for her excellent presentation.
Context #2 | Verb

recommend

To commend can also mean to recommend something or someone. In this context, it implies giving approval or endorsing a particular course of action or choice.

Synonyms

advocate, endorse, recommend

Examples of usage

  • I commend this book to anyone interested in history.
  • She commended her favorite restaurant to her friends.
Context #3 | Noun

award

As a noun, commendation refers to an award or praise given to someone for their achievements or contributions.

Synonyms

accolade, award, praise

Examples of usage

  • He received a commendation for his outstanding performance at work.
  • The soldier was honored with a commendation for his service.

Translations

Translations of the word "commended" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elogiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเค‚เคธเคพ เค•เฅ€ เค—เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelobt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipuji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั…ะฒะฐะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochwalony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งฐ่ณ›ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท louรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elogiado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถvgรผ alan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์ฐฌ๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุซู†ู‰ ุนู„ูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chvรกlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochvรกlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตžๆ‰ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohvaljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lof

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— แƒแƒฆแƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™riflษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elogiado

Etymology

The word 'commend' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Latin word 'commendare,' meaning 'to commit to one's charge.' Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of praising or recommending someone or something. The use of 'commend' in English dates back to the 14th century.

See also: commend, commendable, commendation, commendations, commendatory.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,762, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.