Basic Details
Word: Commended
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: Praised someone or something, often formally or in public. It can also mean recommended, as in a book commended to readers.
Synonyms: praised, applauded, lauded, complimented
Antonyms: criticised, condemned, censured
How to Spell Commended
Syllables: com - mend - ed
Tricky part: Double m, single n, then -ed after the d. Students write comended, or mix it up with commanded, which is a different word.
Watch out for: comended, commendded, commendid
Memory tip: Inside commend is the word mend: com + mend + ed.
Usage Examples
Example 1: The principal commended Aisha for returning the lost wallet.
Example 2: Her essay on saving water was commended at the district fair.
Example 3: The police officer was commended for his quick thinking during the flood.
Fun Fact
The Indian armed forces give a Commendation Card, awarded by the service chiefs, for distinguished service.
Practise the CREST Way
Word Connection
Choose the antonym of the word commended as used in the sentence:
The coach commended the goalkeeper for three brilliant saves in the final.
a) lauded
b) praised
c) criticised
d) applauded
Show answer
c) criticised. To criticise is to find fault, the reverse of praise.
Spell-o-Spell
Only one of these words is spelt correctly. Choose its meaning:
1. commended 2. embarassed 3. mischevious 4. dissapointed
a) praised in a formal way
b) feeling awkward and ashamed
c) sad because something hoped for did not happen
d) playfully naughty
Show answer
a) praised in a formal way. Disappointed has one s and two p's, embarrassed has two r's and two s's, and mischievous ends in -vous.
Mingle-Mangle
Unscramble the jumbled word in the sentence and choose the correct word:
The judges ddnmeemoc the young chess player for her calm, patient game.
a) amended
b) recommended
c) condemned
d) commended
Show answer
d) commended. The jumble has two m's and one n, so condemned is out; recommended needs an r and amended an a.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. If a novel is highly commended, it ____.
a) was banned
b) was printed twice
c) sold no copies
d) received strong praise
Show answer
d) received strong praise
2. To commend a book to a friend can also mean to ____ it.
a) hide
b) recommend
c) sell
d) repair
Show answer
b) recommend
