˜yÐÄvlog

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commended

[ kuh-men-did ]

adjective

  1. presented, mentioned, or praised as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommended:

    It looks to be one of the most commended films of the year—summed up by critics as “insightful, uncomfortable, and poignant.â€

  2. publicly or officially cited with approval or special praise:

    The contest will have only one winner, but all commended entrants will receive a certificate.

  3. Feudal Law. (of one’s lands or oneself) placed under another’s protection in return for becoming their vassal:

    During Japan’s Heian period the tax-free holdings of nobles increased, along with the commended lands from hard-pressed peasants.



verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of commend.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²õ³Ü²ú·³¦´Ç³¾Â·³¾±ð²Ô»å·±ð»å adjective
  • ·É±ð±ô±ô-³¦´Ç³¾Â·³¾±ð²Ô»å·±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of commended1

First recorded in 1475–85; commend ( def ) + -ed 2( def ) for the adjective senses; commend ( def ) + -ed 1( def ) for the verb sense
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Example Sentences

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Although some people reached out individually and commended him, Newsom said some of his “most loyal friends†said they were shocked and were reevaluating their support for him.

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"Detectives must be commended for acting swiftly under enormous pressure and public expectation," she said.

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The governor said he commended the Environmental Protection Agency for its work during the first phase of hazardous removal of wildfire debris.

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Jez said his friend and bandmate's admission that he needed help was to be commended and that while he was "not out of the woods yet", he was "doing a lot better".

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In addition to the winning image, four other finalists were highly commended.

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