self-commendation

self-com·men·da·tion

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Definitions of self-commendation word

noun self-commendation the act of commending; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done. 1
noun self-commendation something that commends, as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. 1
noun self-commendation Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one's land under the protection of a lord so as to become his vassal. 1
noun self-commendation commendations, Archaic. a complimentary greeting or message. 1

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English commendacioun (< Anglo-French) < Latin commendātiōn- (stem of commendātiō) a commending to God. See commend, -ation

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preposition

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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