commendations

noungiving of praise; acclaim

Synonyms for commendations

noun giving of praise; acclaim

Antonyms for commendations

Word Origin & History

"expression of approval," late 14c. (from c.1200 as the name of one of the Offices of the Dead), from Old French commendacion "approval, praise," from Latin commendationem (nominative commendatio) "recommendation, commendation," noun of action from past participle stem of commendare (see commend).

Example Sentences for commendations

He did not now address his destined prize with the commendations of beauty.

Nor are all commendations right, which spring from a desire to 128gratify others.

She sought, mutely, for commendations, and he gave her them.

I passed the list back with I know not what commendations of his rapidity.

I produced my treasure, and the shopman was liberal in his commendations.

Mr. Singleton was loud in his commendations of the two young ladies.

Morgan's commendations of her had always been rare enough to be thrilling.

The commendations and motions of an enemy are to be suspected.

Sometimes they deserve the commendations we bestow, sometimes they—don't.

Praise from an enemy is the most pleasing of all commendations.

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