1. past tense and past participle of commend; praised formally or officially

Examples

• The teacher commended Sarah for her excellent essay.
• The officer was commended for bravery during the rescue.
• The judge commended the jury for their careful deliberation.
• She was commended by her supervisor for outstanding performance.
• The volunteers were commended for their dedication to the community.
• The student’s research project was highly commended by the panel.