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commendations

/kom-uhn-dey-shuhn/US // ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən //UK // (ˌkɒmɛnˈdeɪʃən) //

表扬,赞扬,嘉奖,表彰

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done.
    • : something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery.
    • : Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal.
    • : commendations, Archaic. a complimentary greeting or message.

Synonyms & Antonyms

noungiving of praise; acclaim

Examples

  • Neary had held the rank of lieutenant since 1983 and received multiple commendations during nearly four decades on the job.

  • Another is Mr. Higgeson (Higginson), a grave man, and of worthy commendations.

  • It was thought that her commendations would greatly advance his credit with the king.

  • The belief of the baneful effect of the evil eye, and of envious commendations, was prevalent in the East.

  • The letter concludes with 'thus, affter my commendations, I prey God heuu you in his kipin.

  • Peter Martyr found commendations of ordinary humanity not enough for her.