commendation
/ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ noun C1- The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation. · letter of commendation· official commendation
- That which is the ground of approbation or praise.
- A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.
- An award or recognition for performance; a medal. · The officer received a commendation for bravery.
Plural commendations
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Gardiner, highly amused by the kind of family prejudice, to which he attributed her excessive commendation of her master, soon led again to the subject; and she dwelt with energy on his many merits, as they proceeded together up the great staircase.
The commendation bestowed on him by Mrs.
But her commendation, though costing her some trouble, could by no means satisfy Mr.
Miss Bennet was therefore established as a sweet girl; and their brother felt authorized by such commendation to think of her as he chose.
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