commended
Given formal praise
Commended is the past tense of commend, meaning to praise or express approval.
Someone commended for bravery received formal recognition.
A teacher might say Your essay was highly commended.
To commend can also mean to entrust: She commended her soul to God.
Publicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- celebratedWidely known and praised
recognized · acknowledged · saluted · extolled · congratulated · complimented · approved · endorsed
Honor given for merit
- citationMention of a source
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
- medalMetal honor token
certificate · honor · distinction · plaudit · kudos · ovation · testimonial · decoration
Deserving respect or esteem
- deservingWorthy of reward
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
- admirableDeserving high regard
- praiseworthyDeserving approval or admiration
laudable · creditable · exemplary · honorable · virtuous · excellent · outstanding · exceptional
lauded
Publicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
celebrated · recognized · acknowledged · saluted · extolled · congratulated · complimented · approved · endorsed · validated
award
Honor given for merit
medal · certificate · honor · distinction · plaudit · kudos · ovation · testimonial · decoration · laurels
worthy
Deserving respect or esteem
- deservingWorthy of reward
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
- admirableDeserving high regard
praiseworthy · laudable · creditable · exemplary · honorable · virtuous · excellent · outstanding · exceptional · notable
accomplishment
Successful completion of aim
- successFavorable outcome attained
- featRemarkable act of skill
- performanceCarrying out a task
effort · contribution · service · deed · action · work · conduct · bravery · courage · valor
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- accountabilityaccountability, responsibility, accountable, take responsibility, answerability
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
commendedcondemned
Officially declared unfit
criticized · blamed · censured · rebuked · reprimanded
commendedshamed
Made to feel disgrace
disgraced · vilified · dishonored · marginalized · discredited
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