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Commendation

Commendation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Commendation? [n] a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips" [n] an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement Synonyms \| Synonyms for Commendation: approval \| citation Related Terms \| Find terms related to Commendation: acknowledgment \| appreciation \| assignment \| blurb \| boost \| buildup \| commitment \| consignment \| delegation \| enfeoffment \| entrustment \| good word \| honorable mention \| hype \| infeodation \| infeudation \| plug \| promotion \| puff \| recognition \| relegation \| remanding See Also \| acclaim \| acclamation \| accolade \| applause \| approbation \| award \| cheer \| clapping \| confirmation \| congratulations \| connivance \| content \| countenance \| credit \| eclat \| encouragement \| endorsement \| hand clapping \| honor \| honour \| imprimatur \| kudos \| laurels \| message \| permission \| plaudit \| plaudits \| praise \| ratification \| recognition \| sanction \| secret approval \| subject matter \| subscription \| substance \| tacit consent \| testimonial \| tribute \| warrant Commendation In Webster's Dictionary \Com`men*da"tion\, n. [L. commendatio.] 1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation. Need we . . . epistles of commendation? --2 Cor. iii. 1. By the commendation of the great officers. --Bacon. 2. That which is the ground of approbation or praise. Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a man. --Dryden. 3. pl. A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting. [Obs.] Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my king? --Shak.

Commendation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Commendation?

[n] a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
[n] an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

Synonyms | Synonyms for Commendation: approval | citation

Commendation In Webster's Dictionary

\Com`men*da"tion\, n. [L. commendatio.]
1. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in
   words; recommendation.

         Need we . . . epistles of commendation? --2 Cor.
                                               iii. 1.

         By the commendation of the great officers. --Bacon.

2. That which is the ground of approbation or praise.

         Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a
         man.                                  --Dryden.

3. pl. A message of affection or respect; compliments;
   greeting. [Obs.]

         Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my
         king?                                 --Shak.

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