commendation

/ˌkɒmenˈdeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkɑːmenˈdeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌkä-mən-ˈdā-shən -ˌmen-/ (ame, mw)

commendation — noun

  • commendationsingular
  • commendationsplural

1. warm spoken or written words that say someone has done something good, especiall

1.名詞C1
釋義

warm spoken or written words that say someone has done something good, especially when said publicly or in an official setting.

例句

Anthony received high commendation from his teachers for organising the school recycling drive.

collocation: high commendation from [source]

The mayor's commendation for the volunteers brought tears to Salma's eyes during the ceremony.

pattern: commendation for [recipient/action]

同義詞
  • praise

    everyday word; works in both casual and formal contexts

  • approval

    broader — covers agreement as well as praise

  • acclaim

    stronger and more public, usually about artistic or professional achievement

反義詞
  • criticism

    open disapproval of someone's work or conduct

  • censure

    formal expression of strong disapproval, often by an official body

文法句型

commendation for + noun

commendation from + person

用法筆記

Often appears as 'commendation for [an action]' or 'commendation from [a person of authority]'. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is the act or words of praising, not a physical award or formal citation.

常見錯誤

❌I gave my friend a commendation for cooking dinner.
✅I praised my friend for cooking dinner.
💡'commendation' is formal and usually public; everyday praise between friends uses 'praise' or 'compliment'.

2. an honour, certificate, or formal mention given to someone by an organisation to

2.名詞C1
釋義

an honour, certificate, or formal mention given to someone by an organisation to mark a brave, skilful, or unusually helpful act.

例句

Constable Tunde received a commendation for pulling two children from the burning car on Maple Street.

pattern: receive a commendation for [brave action]

Samir was awarded a royal commendation after thirty years of service in the fire brigade.

passive: be awarded a [royal] commendation

同義詞
  • citation

    a formal written mention, often military or academic

  • award

    broader; covers prizes and trophies, not just public mentions

  • honour

    general term for any mark of distinction

反義詞
  • reprimand

    a formal expression of disapproval from an authority

文法句型

receive a commendation for + noun

be awarded a commendation

用法筆記

Subject is usually an institution (police force, military unit, university, government body). Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is a concrete honour you receive and can display, not the words of praise themselves.

常見錯誤

❌She wrote a commendation in her diary.
✅She wrote a note of praise in her diary.
💡a commendation in this sense is given by an official body, not something you write privately.