About The Word Commendation
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Commendation
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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.
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