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[ kuh-men-did ]
adjective
- presented, mentioned, or praised as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommended:
It looks to be one of the most commended films of the year—summed up by critics as “insightful, uncomfortable, and poignant.”
- publicly or officially cited with approval or special praise:
The contest will have only one winner, but all commended entrants will receive a certificate.
- Feudal Law. (of one’s lands or oneself) placed under another’s protection in return for becoming their vassal:
During Japan’s Heian period the tax-free holdings of nobles increased, along with the commended lands from hard-pressed peasants.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of commend.
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·dz·Ի· adjective
- ɱ-dz·Ի· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of commended1
Example Sentences
The family commended “this act of courage, along with Alijah’s incredible will to survive,” calling it “nothing short of miraculous.”
Emery has been rightly commended for turning Villa from relegation battlers into Champions League contenders since he was appointed in October 2022.
Marc Howard, founder and president of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, commended Knox for the humanity she brings to the project’s advisory council.
The physicality of the season that begins right out the gate was one of the things Druckmann had discussed with Ramsey and he commended them on their commitment to training.
The "bravery and professionalism" of the officers was commended after 302 were injured and between 54 and 69 taken to hospital.
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