Commendation

Pronunciation: /kəˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

Definitions of commendation

noun the action of praising or approving of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She received a commendation for her hard work.

A2 The teacher gave the student a commendation for their excellent presentation.

B1 The employee was awarded a commendation for going above and beyond in their job.

B2 The author's book received high commendation from literary critics.

C1 His commendation for bravery in the face of danger earned him a medal of honor.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research received worldwide commendation.

Examples of commendation in a Sentence

formal The employee received a commendation for his exceptional work ethic.

informal I heard Sarah got a commendation for her project presentation.

slang Dude, you totally deserve a commendation for acing that exam!

figurative The artist's latest masterpiece is a commendation of beauty and creativity.

Grammatical Forms of commendation

• past tense: commended
• plural: commendations
• comparative: more commendable
• superlative: most commendable
• present tense: commends
• future tense: will commend
• perfect tense: have commended
• continuous tense: is commending
• singular: commendation
• positive degree: commendable
• infinitive: to commend
• gerund: commending
• participle: commended

Origin and Evolution of commendation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'commendation' originated from the Latin word 'commendatio', which is derived from the verb 'commendare' meaning 'to entrust'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval times to refer to the act of entrusting someone or something to another's care, 'commendation' evolved over time to also mean praise or approval for someone's actions or qualities.