Meaning & use
commending
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Praising formally or officially, or expressing approval of someone's actions.
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The mayor spent the ceremony commending the firefighters for their bravery.
The teacher is commending students who improved their grades this semester.
A note on using this word
Related to "commendation," a formal statement of praise often given as an official award or citation.
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