Meaning & use

Commendable

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Deserving praise or approval.

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Her commendable effort to help the flood victims inspired the whole community.

The team showed commendable discipline despite the losing streak.

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From the verb 'commend,' meaning to praise; often used in formal or written evaluations.

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praiseworthyadmirablelaudable

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