commendation
gb/kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
C1
英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞
formal
C1
abstract
1
praise and approval
formal praise for something good you did.
用法パターン：
commendation for [something]; commendation from [someone]; commendation of [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse commendation (praise) with recommendation (advice to choose something).
類義語
praise (more general and less formal.)
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recognition (focuses on being noticed/acknowledged.)
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approval (emphasizes agreement or positive judgment.)
対義語
criticism (negative judgment instead of praise.)
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disapproval (lack of approval or support.)
コロケーション
high commendation
|public commendation
|widespread commendation
|earn commendation
|deserve commendation
|win commendation
|receive commendation
|attract commendation
|words of commendation
|commendation from colleagues
テーマ
communication
|emotions
|work
|education
例文
- Her work drew commendation from the review panel.
- The report was met with commendation for its clarity and detail.
- He accepted the commendation with a brief thank-you.
学習者向け例文
- She received commendation for her hard work.
- The teacher gave him commendation for helping others.
名詞
formal
C1
entity
2
official praise or award
an official award or statement that praises someone.
用法パターン：
a commendation for [act/achievement]; award/give [someone] a commendation
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use commendation when they mean reward or promotion; a commendation is specifically official praise/recognition.
類義語
citation (often a written official notice of merit.)
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award (broader; may include prizes not specifically praise.)
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honor (emphasizes respect rather than the document/statement.)
対義語
reprimand (official criticism rather than official praise.)
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sanction (official penalty rather than recognition.)
コロケーション
an official commendation
|a special commendation
|a commendation for bravery
|a commendation for service
|a police commendation
|a military commendation
|award a commendation
|receive a commendation
|issue a commendation
|commendation certificate
テーマ
work
|government
|law
|military
例文
- The firefighter received a commendation for bravery.
- She was awarded a commendation by the chief for outstanding service.
- The unit earned a commendation after the successful rescue.
学習者向け例文
- He got a commendation at work.
- The officer received a commendation.
名詞
formal
C1
abstract
3
formal recommendation or endorsement
a formal statement saying something is good and should be accepted or chosen.
用法パターン：
a commendation of [someone/something]; give [something] your commendation
よくある間違い：
Commendation can mean a recommendation, but it usually sounds more formal and praising than the everyday word recommendation.
類義語
recommendation (more common and neutral; less praising.)
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endorsement (often public support, sometimes promotional.)
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support (broader; not necessarily a formal statement.)
対義語
objection (expresses opposition rather than support.)
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condemnation (strong disapproval rather than approval.)
コロケーション
my highest commendation
|warm commendation
|strong commendation
|without reservation
|give your commendation
|offer commendation
|commendation of the proposal
|commendation of the candidate
|commendation for the plan
|commendation by the committee
テーマ
business
|education
|communication
例文
- I can give this course my full commendation.
- The candidate’s application came with a written commendation from her supervisor.
- The committee’s commendation helped the proposal move forward.
学習者向け例文
- This book has my commendation.
- Her manager wrote a commendation for her.
文法
辞書形
commendation
IPA
GB/kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
com - mend - a - tion （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: commendation
- Plural: commendation, commendations
関連語
表現
letter of commendation
1/lˈɛtɚ əv kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
formal letter praising someone
a formal letter that says someone did a good job.
例文
- She submitted a letter of commendation from her previous employer.
- The captain wrote a letter of commendation for the crew after the storm.
- His file included two letters of commendation and one warning.
with commendation
1/wˈɪθ kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
receiving official praise
with special official praise.
例文
- She completed the program with commendation.
- He passed the final assessment with commendation for his presentation.
- The report was accepted with commendation by the review board.
words of commendation
1/wˈɚdz əv kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
spoken or written praise
praise you say or write about someone.
例文
- The director had a few words of commendation for the team.
- Her speech ended with words of commendation for the volunteers.
- He offered words of commendation, then moved on to the problems.