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commendation

gb/kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
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praise and approval

formal praise for something good you did.

Tipar de utilizare: commendation for [something]; commendation from [someone]; commendation of [someone/something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse commendation (praise) with recommendation (advice to choose something).
Sinonime
praise (more general and less formal.) | recognition (focuses on being noticed/acknowledged.) | approval (emphasizes agreement or positive judgment.)
Antonime
criticism (negative judgment instead of praise.) | disapproval (lack of approval or support.)
Colocații
high commendation |public commendation |widespread commendation |earn commendation |deserve commendation |win commendation |receive commendation |attract commendation |words of commendation |commendation from colleagues
Teme
communication |emotions |work |education
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • She received commendation for her hard work.
  • The teacher gave him commendation for helping others.
Substantiv formal C1 entity
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official praise or award

an official award or statement that praises someone.

Tipar de utilizare: a commendation for [act/achievement]; award/give [someone] a commendation
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use commendation when they mean reward or promotion; a commendation is specifically official praise/recognition.
Sinonime
citation (often a written official notice of merit.) | award (broader; may include prizes not specifically praise.) | honor (emphasizes respect rather than the document/statement.)
Antonime
reprimand (official criticism rather than official praise.) | sanction (official penalty rather than recognition.)
Colocații
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
Teme
work |government |law |military
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • He got a commendation at work.
  • The officer received a commendation.
Substantiv formal C1 abstract
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formal recommendation or endorsement

a formal statement saying something is good and should be accepted or chosen.

Tipar de utilizare: a commendation of [someone/something]; give [something] your commendation
Greșeală frecventă:
Commendation can mean a recommendation, but it usually sounds more formal and praising than the everyday word recommendation.
Sinonime
recommendation (more common and neutral; less praising.) | endorsement (often public support, sometimes promotional.) | support (broader; not necessarily a formal statement.)
Antonime
objection (expresses opposition rather than support.) | condemnation (strong disapproval rather than approval.)
Colocații
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
Teme
business |education |communication
Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • This book has my commendation.
  • Her manager wrote a commendation for her.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
commendation
IPA
GB/kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
com - mend - a - tion (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
  • Base: commendation
  • Plural: commendation, commendations
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
commendations noun
Core family
commend verb B2 commendable adjective commendably adverb
Related words
recommend verb B1 recommendation noun B1
Expresii

letter of commendation

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/lˈɛtɚ əv kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

formal letter praising someone

a formal letter that says someone did a good job.

Exemple
  • 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

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/wˈɪθ kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

receiving official praise

with special official praise.

Exemple
  • 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

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/wˈɚdz əv kˌɑməndˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

spoken or written praise

praise you say or write about someone.

Exemple
  • 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.

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