C1nounformalworksociety
US/ˌkɑː.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌkɒm.enˈdeɪ.ʃən/
official praise or a prize given for good work or brave action
In context
The firefighter received a commendation for saving two children.
Her teacher wrote a commendation in the school report.
The manager deserves commendation for handling the crisis so calmly.
Words that go with commendation
verb + noun
- receive a commendationHe received a commendation for his years of service.
- deserve commendationAll the staff deserve commendation for their effort.
noun + preposition
- commendation forThe team won a commendation for bravery.
- letter of commendationThe officer received a letter of commendation from the mayor.
adjective + noun
- official commendationThe police gave her an official commendation.
- high commendationThe report gave high commendation to the local volunteers.