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   com·mend·a·to·ry

   /kəˈmendəˌtôrē/

   adjective

   • 1. serving to commend; recommending: archaic "a commendatory grin"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from late Latin commendatorius, from Latin commendare ‘commit to the care of’ (see commend).

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2. www.yourdictionary.com › commendatoryCommendatory Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Commendatory is an adjective that means serving to commend or expressing praise or approval. It can also refer to a system of appointing abbots in the Benedictine order. See synonyms, word forms, origin and examples of commendatory.

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     The great wealth of the old monastic orders exposed them,...

   • Synonyms

     Synonyms for COMMENDATORY: complimentary, laudatory,...

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   Aug 18, 2024 · Adjective. [edit] commendatory (comparative more commendatory, superlative most commendatory) Serving to commend or compliment; complimentary. Holding a benefice in commendam. a commendatory bishop.

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   Commendatory is an adjective and noun that means relating to commendation or praise. It has various meanings in military, religion, ecclesiastical, medieval history and law. See etymology, pronunciation and frequency of the word.

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   Commendatory definition: . See examples of COMMENDATORY used in a sentence.

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   Define commendatory. commendatory synonyms, commendatory pronunciation, commendatory translation, English dictionary definition of commendatory. adj. Serving to commend. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   A complete guide to the word "COMMENDATORY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMENDATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A commendation is a formal statement of praise for someone who has done something admirable.