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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.”

  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 51Թ Forms

  • subcommended adjective
  • well-commended adjective
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51Թ 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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The judge, Mr Justice Simpson, commended the parties for reaching the outcome in a difficult case.

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Rannells, who was working with a directing team for the first time, commended the duo’s ability to run the ship collaboratively.

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"These isolated acts are contrary to the club's values and in no way represent the vast majority of our supporters, whose exemplary behaviour throughout the season deserves to be commended," the club said.

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In a written statement to The Times on Thursday, Hays commended the parent who made the initial report and the Moorpark Police Department.

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Some also commended the South African president for his tactics - bringing along famous Afrikaner golfers to the meeting to defuse tensions.

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