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[kuh-men-did] / kəˈmɛn dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

endorsed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approved backed ratified recommended sanctioned settled supported

STRONG

advocated affirmed attested blessed concluded legalized notarized sealed sponsored underwritten upheld validated

WEAK

OK'd boosted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproved discouraged

WEAK

cancelled vetoed

ADJECTIVE

recommended

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approved endorsed favored praised selected suggested supported

STRONG

advocated mentioned sanctioned

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disapproved

WEAK

discouraged discredited

ADJECTIVE

urged

Synonyms

STRONG

adopted advanced aided approved backed boosted endorsed favored praised promoted proposed pushed ratified recommended

Antonyms

STRONG

disapproved discouraged

WEAK

condemned opposed prohibited

Example Sentences

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Wheeler commended the bystanders who had tried to help Chiedza, but was scathing of drivers who had parked illegally on the narrow roads near the beach.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The Anti-Defamation League, which had commended Twitch for suspending Beyer, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Huang’s decision to accept the Beyer donation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who had sharply criticized the flag’s removal, commended news of the agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Beatriz Andre, acting regional attorney for the EEOC’s Los Angeles District Office, commended Justin and Wonderful for reaching the settlement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He commended some of us who were his first generals.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

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