commendation (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *commendation*:
NOUN	communication	commendation, citation	an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
NOUN	communication	commendation, approval	a message expressing a favorable opinion

commendation > pronunciation
Sounds	kaa.mahndey'shahn
Rhymes	Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...

English > *commendation*: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement.
Synonym	citation
Broader	award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels	A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Verbs	commend	express approval of

English > *commendation*: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	A message expressing a favorable opinion.
Synonym	approval
Narrower	acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat	enthusiastic approval
	applause, hand clapping, clapping	A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
	approbation	official recognition or approval
	cheer	A cry or shout of approval
	connivance, secret approval, tacit consent	(law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
	encouragement	The expression of approval and support
	permission	approval to do something
	praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment	An expression of approval and commendation
	recognition, credit	approval
	sanction, countenance, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur	formal and explicit approval
	tribute, testimonial	Something given or done as an expression / expression of esteem
Broader	message, content, subject matter, substance	What a communication that is about something is about
Opposite	disapproval	The expression of disapproval
Spanish	aprobación
Catalan	aprovació
Verbs	commend	express approval of
	commend	express a good opinion of
	commend	present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

HyperDic: commendation