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commendation

[/ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: commendations / comendações
comendação
1. An expression of praise or approval; official recognition of merit or achievement
The soldier received a commendation for his bravery in combat.
O soldado recebeu uma comendação por sua bravura em combate.
2. A formal award or honor given to recognize excellence or service
She earned a commendation from the company for outstanding sales performance.
Ela recebeu uma comendação da empresa pelo desempenho excepcional em vendas.
3. A written statement formally praising someone's conduct or accomplishments
The teacher gave the student a letter of commendation for academic excellence.
O professor deu ao aluno uma carta de comendação por excelência acadêmica.
NYC Slang
props / mad respect
Synonyms
praiserecognitionaccoladehonortributecomplimentendorsement
Antonyms
condemnationcriticismcensurereprimanddisapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comendação
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Brazil
elogio
Common informal alternative meaning praise
Portugal
comendação
Formal recognition; also 'louvor' in some contexts
Portugal
louvor
Alternative formal term for praise or commendation

Related Idioms & Phrases

worthy of commendation
letter of commendation
receive commendation
commendation for service
official commendation
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