Synonyms & related words for commendation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of commendation — including recognition, acknowledgment. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to commendation

Explore words related to commendation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include laudation, approval, commendatory, citation, accolade, plaudit, praise, kudos. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for commendation

Common synonyms for commendation include recognition, acknowledgment — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does commendation come from?

The word commendation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root mend-, from Latin mandare (“order, entrust”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.