commendation

[US]/kɒmen'deɪʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/ˌkɑmɛn'deʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. praise, recommendation; act of recommending or praising

Example Sentences

commendation of the soul

earn commendation for a job well done

the detectives received commendations for bravery.

It is necessary to exercise caution when making commendations.

the hotel has won commendations for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

The young police sergent was given a commendation for bravery after he saved the children from the flood.

The ones won commendation or award include Hongyan, the Reserved Affection, Lawyeress, Shining National Emblem, and Long Journey, etc.

Real-world Examples

Her family and friends administered comfort and commendation liberally.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

She read over her aunt's commendation of him again and again. It was hardly enough; but it pleased her.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

And it was great, we received a ton of commendations for it.

Source: TED-Ed Student Weekend Show

So City Nature Challenge, I think, should get a commendation from the UN.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

He was given a commendation for bravery after he saved the little children from the fire.

Source: Liu Yi Breakthrough English Vocabulary 3000

If you received any academic awards, or any promotions or commendations from your job, feel free to mention it.

Source: Learning charging station

A mother is curious and greedy of commendation of her children, you know'.

Source: The South and the North (Part 1)

The commendation bestowed on him by Mrs. Reynolds was of no trifling nature.

Source: Pride and Prejudice - English Audio Version (Read by Emilia Fox)

I just figured the guy's walls would be covered with plaques and commendations.

Source: Criminal Minds Season 3

After sending her work to the Oriental Astronomical Association, she received a letter of commendation for her dedicated and detailed observations.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

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