commendable

adjective (commendable); adverb: commendably

«commendable» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Deserving praise, worthy of being admired. tree →

In the lessons

Used in school reports, speeches and exam texts: commendable effort, commendable honesty. It tells the reader that the action was good, even if the result was not perfect. Phrases: commendable effort, highly commendable, commendable courage.

Examples

Your effort this term has been commendable. tree →
It was commendable of him to return the lost wallet. tree →
She showed commendable patience with the little ones. tree →
The team made a commendable effort in the rain. tree →
The report praised the school's commendable work on safety. tree →
His honesty was commendable. tree →
That's a commendable idea; let's try it. tree →

Note

Formal; plain words: praiseworthy, good, admirable. Related: commend, commendation. Often used for effort or behaviour rather than talent.

On Mova

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