commendation
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old French commendacion (“approval, praise”), from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin commendatio (“recommendation, commendation”), from commendare.
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun
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.
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:praise
Translations
act of commending; praise
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message of affection or respect
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