Synonyms for

Commended

Verb / kʌˈmendɪd / Another word for commended — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

praise formally or officially

Synonyms & similar words

commend remember recommend praise applaud commendation acclaim applause compliment laud approve congratulate honor recognize salute tribute celebrate cheer eulogize exalt flatter glorify panegyrize

Synonyms by register

Formal

praised lauded applauded acclaimed

Informal

cheered saluted vouched for

Literary

extolled eulogized

Antonyms

criticized condemned blamed rebuked reprimanded denounced censured

Common collocations

  • highly commended
  • strongly commended
  • commended for
  • commended by
  • officially commended
  • publicly commended
  • warmly commended

Word family

noun commendation
verb commend
adjective commendable

Usage note

Commended is the past tense and past participle of 'commend', meaning to praise formally. It is often used in contexts of achievement or good behavior.

Example sentences

  1. The boss commended the employee for his hard work on the project.
  2. She was commended for her bravery in the face of danger.
  3. The police officer was commended for his quick thinking during the emergency.
  4. The teacher commended the class for their good behavior during the field trip.
  5. The organization commended the volunteers for their dedication to the cause.

Quotes

  • 'It is better to be praised and commended than to be condemned and criticized.' - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • 'That is the way to learn the most, that when you are doing something with such enjoyment that you don't notice that the time passes.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential.' - John C. Maxwell

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