Definition of Commendable in English :

Define Commendable in English

Commendable meaning in English

Meaning of Commendable in English

Pronunciation of Commendable in English

Commendable pronunciation in English

Pronounce Commendable in English

Commendable

see synonyms of commendable

Adjective

1. applaudable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy

worthy of high praise

Example Sentences:
'applaudable efforts to save the environment'
'a commendable sense of purpose'
'laudable motives of improving housing conditions'
'a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence'

Adverb

2. admirably, commendable, laudably, praiseworthily

in an admirable manner

Example Sentences:
'the children's responses were admirably normal'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Commendable

see synonyms of commendable
tr.v. com·mend·ed, com·mend·ing, com·mends
1. To express approval of; praise: commended the volunteers for their hard work. See Synonyms at praise.
2.
a. To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend: I commend her book to you.
b. To cause to be worthy of recommendation: There is much about her book to commend it.
3. To commit to the care of another; entrust: commended the orphans to the care of a guardian.

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