01 n. The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.
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The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.“Need we . . . epistles of commendation?” — 2 Cor. iii. 1.“By the commendation of the great officers.” — Bacon.
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That which is the ground of approbation or praise.“Good nature is the most godlike commendation of a man.” — Dryden.
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A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.[Obs.]“Hark you, Margaret; No princely commendations to my king?” — Shak.