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English noun: commendation | |||
| 1. | commendation (communication) an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement | ||
| Synonyms | citation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels | ||
| 2. | commendation (communication) a message expressing a favorable opinion | ||
| Samples | Words of approval seldom passed his lips. | ||
| Synonyms | approval | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | content, message, subject matter, substance | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | acclaim, acclamation, applause, approbation, cheer, clapping, congratulations, connivance, countenance, credit, eclat, encouragement, endorsement, extolment, hand clapping, imprimatur, indorsement, kudos, permission, plaudit, plaudits, praise, recognition, sanction, secret approval, tacit consent, testimonial, tribute, warrant | ||
| Antonyms | disapproval | ||
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