 commendation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement | |
| Synonyms: | citation | |
| Related terms: | award commend | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a message expressing a favorable opinion | |
| Synonyms: | approval | |
| Examples: | "words of approval seldom passed his lips" |
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| Related terms: | disapproval message cheer award applause recognition praise permission tribute encouragement sanction subscription acclaim connivance approbation ratification commend approbate | |
| Similar spelling: |
commination commendable commentate commandant common_time commentator commentary |
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