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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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A van driver who gave a lift to an armed police officer has been commended for helping catch a fleeing suspect.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Danielle Allen is to be commended for her own act of resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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

Indeed he was commended three times and then decorated for bravery.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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