commendation — praise or approval, especially formal public praise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: praise or approval, especially formal public praise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy got a commendation for fighting off a bear with a pepperoni slice.
- Her commendation from the principal made her parents prouder than when she won the lottery.
- The police officer received a commendation for his heroic actions during the rescue.
commendation
NOUN[/ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/]
praise or approval, especially formal public praise
The young firefighter received a commendation for rescuing a family from the burning building.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin commendare, meaning 'to entrust to someone's care' or 'to commit to someone's protection.' Originally used in the sense of entrusting someone to God's care, it evolved to mean 'to praise or recommend.'
Breakdown
com- (together/with) + mendare (to entrust, to commit) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result)
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy got a commendation for fighting off a bear with a pepperoni slice.”
“Her commendation from the principal made her parents prouder than when she won the lottery.”
“The police officer received a commendation for his heroic actions during the rescue.”
“The student's research paper earned her a commendation from the university.”
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