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adj.adj. described as being very good or worthy of praise. You use this when someone in authority officially notices and likes your work.
adj. deserving of or receiving formal praise and recognition. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or as a participial adjective to describe a person's actions or qualities.
The student was commended for her hard work.
The officer was highly commended for his bravery during the rescue operation last winter.
While the project faced several delays, the final report was commended by the board for its thoroughness and innovative approach to problem-solving.
Often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'get'; frequently pairs with the preposition 'for' to indicate the reason for praise.
He was commended of his successHe was commended for his successThe adjective (and the verb it comes from) takes the preposition 'for' to show the reason, not 'of'.