commendation

Everyday

1. A commendation is official praise or an award given to someone for doing something well or bravely. tree →
2. Commendation is praise in general. tree →
3. (church, formal) A prayer that gives someone into God's care, especially a person who is dying. tree →

In the lessons

In school, a commendation can be a certificate for good work or behaviour; police officers and firefighters get commendations for bravery. It tells the reader that someone has been praised officially. Phrases: «receive a commendation», «a commendation for bravery», «highly commended».

Examples

• Ava got a commendation for her science project. tree →
• The firefighter received a commendation for bravery. tree →
• Our class earned a commendation for helping at the food bank. tree →
• The teacher wrote words of commendation on my report. tree →
• His painting was «highly commended» in the competition. tree →
• The headteacher read out the commendations in assembly. tree →

Note

Verb: «commend» (to praise formally). «Highly commended» in a competition usually means just below the prizes. Spelling: two m's.