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commended

[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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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

Jones also commended the younger Guthrie for her strength.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Sayers commended the philosopher for anticipating “the great modern theory of fair-play” that defined these works: The author must present all the clues necessary for solving the mystery while misleading the reader about their import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino said he was "shocked and saddened" by the incident and commended Letexier for activating the anti-racism protocol.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

He commended me for my ambition and said he would think about what I had said.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.