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Definition: Commendable |
CommendableAdjective1. Worthy of high praise; "applaudable efforts to save the environment"; "a commendable sense of purpose"; "laudable motives of improving housing conditions"; "a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence". Adverb1. In an admirable manner; "the children's responses were admirably normal". Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "commendable" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1258. (references) |
Synonyms: CommendableSynonyms: applaudable (adj), laudable (adj), praiseworthy (adj), admirably (adv), laudably (adv), praiseworthily (adv). (additional references) |
| Context | Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus). |
Approbation | Deserving of praise, worthy of praise;Noun: praiseworthy, commendable, of estimation; good; meritorious, estimable, creditable, plausible, unimpeachable; beyond all praise. |
Good | Adjective: commendable; useful; good; beneficial. |
Virtue | Adjective: virtuous, good; innocent; meritorious, deserving, worthy, desertful, correct; dutiful, duteous; moral; right, righteous, right-minded; well-intentioned, creditable, laudable, commendable, praiseworthy; above all praise, beyond all praise; excellent, admirable; sterling, pure, noble; whole-souled. |
| Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus. | |
Crosswords: Commendable |
| English words defined with "commendable": applaudable, approve ♦ laudable ♦ Praisable, praiseworthy ♦ Recommendable. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "commendable": Breath ♦ Epaenetus ♦ SUPERVISOR, BRAKE REPAIR. (references) |
| Domain | Usage | |
Screenplays | Not commendable, but highly special. (Midnight Lace; writing credit: Janet Green; Ivan Goff) That's commendable. (The Exorcist III; writing credit: William Peter Blatty) | |
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary. |
Ovid | The will is commendable though the ability may be wanting. |
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| Subject | Topic | Quote |
Business | The leasing sector in general has experienced commendable growth over the years and has proved to be an alternate source of finance. (references) | |
Economic History | Kenya | For similar reasons, the World Bank let its Structural Adjustment Credit (SAC) expire on June 30, 1998. On the positive side, the government initiated an Economic Recovery Strategy in September 1999 that contained commendable pronouncements. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits. | ||
| "Commendable" is generally used as an adjective (general or positive) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "Commendable" is used about 155 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Adjective (general or positive) | 100% | 155 | 25,240 |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
Expression using "commendable": with commendable frankness. Additional references. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day |
commendable | 2 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| Language | Translations for "commendable"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albanian | i rekomandueshëm (advisable), i lavdërueshëm (creditable, laudable, praiseworthy, worthy). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arabic | جدير بالإطراء, جدير بالثناء (laudable, pious). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bulgarian | препоръчителен (advisable, credential, recommendable, recommendatory, testimonial, well), похвален (commended, complimentary, creditable, deserving, laudable, meritorious, pious, praised, praiseworthy). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chinese | 难能可贵. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Czech | chvalitebný (laudable, praiseworthy), záslužný (creditable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dutch | lofwaardig, loffelýk. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Esperanto | laŭdinda. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Farsi | ستودنی (Admirable, Laudable, Praiseworthy). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
French | louable. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
German | lobenswert (creditable, laudable, laudably, meritorious, pious, praiseworthy, worthy), rühmenswert (laudable, praiseworthy). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greek | αξιέπαινοσ (creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy), αξιοσύστατοσ (advisable, recommendable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hungarian | dicséretes (estimable, honourable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy), ajánlható (suggestible). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Italian | lodevole (laudable, praiseworthy). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Kanji | 奇特 (benevolent, praiseworthy). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Japanese Katakana | きどく (benevolent, praiseworthy), きとく (already acquired, benevolent, critical illness, on the verge of death, praiseworthy, vested). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Korean | 훌륭한 (HONORABLE, honourable). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Manx | feeu moylley (praiseworthy). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pig Latin | ommendablecay chwalebny. (various references) louvável (laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy), digno de louvor (laudable). (various references) recomandabil (adequate, advisable, commendatory, recommendable, recommendatory), lãudabil (commendably, laudable, laudably, praiseworthy). (various references) похвальный (creditable, laudable, laudatory, meritorious, praiseworthy, recommendatory). (various references) vredan pohvale. (various references) recomendable (advisable, recommendable). (various references) berömlig (excellent, laudable, praiseworthy). (various references) tavsiye edilir, övgüye değer (laudable, with distinction), övülmeye lâyık. (various references) похвальний (applausive, complimentary, creditable, laudable, meritorious, praiseful, praiseworthy). (various references) đáng tán dương; đáng tuyên dương, đáng khen ngợi (laudable, praiseworthy), đáng ca ngợi (creditable, laudable, praiseworthy). (various references) clodwiw (praiseworthy). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivations | |
Words ending with "commendable": recommendable. (additional references) | |
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"Commendable" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: comendable, Commondale, compensable. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "commendable" (pronounced kume"ndubul) |
| 9 | -u m e" n d u b u l | amendable. |
| 7 | -e" n d u b u l | dependable, expendable, extendable, extendible, spendable. |
| 6 | -n d u b u l | expandable, mandible, nonrefundable, refundable, understandable. |
| 5 | -d u b u l | affordable, audible, avoidable, biodegradable, buildable, credible, degradable, edible, erodible, excludable, formidable, inaudible, incredible, inedible, laudable, moldable, persuadable, readable, recordable, ridable, tradable, tradeable, unaffordable, unavoidable, unbuildable, unreadable. |
| 4 | -u b u l | abominable, acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, attributable, available, bankable, bearable, believable, billable, breakable, burnable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, countable, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, digestible, disagreeable, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enforceable, enjoyable, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, explainable, exportable, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, fungible, fusible, gullible, habitable, harvestable, heritable, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immiscible, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, justifiable, knowledgeable, lamentable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, maneuverable, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, punishable, questionable, quotable, reachable, realizable, reasonable, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redoubtable, reducible, regrettable, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, salable, saleable, salvageable, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, sizable, sizeable, sociable, soluble, solvable, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, tolerable, traceable, tractable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, tunable, typeable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable, workable. |
| 3 | -b u l | able, amble, assemble, babble, Babel, bauble, bible, bramble, bubble, Bumble, cable, cobble, coble, corbel, crumble, cymbal, dabble, Dibble, disable, disassemble, dissemble, double, Drabble, dribble, enable, enfeeble, ennoble, ensemble, fable, feeble, foible, fumble, gable, gamble, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, grumble, hardscrabble, herbal, hobble, humble, ignoble, immeasurable, immobile, intertribal, jumble, kibble, label, libel, marble, mislabel, mobile, mumble, nibble, nimble, noble, nonverbal, pebble, preamble, psychobabble, quibble, rabble, ramble, reassemble, rebel, redouble, relabel, resemble, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, rumble, sable, Scrabble, scramble, scribble, shamble, Sibyl, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, stumble, symbol, table, thimble, timetable, treble, tremble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tumble, turntable, umbel, unable, unscramble, unserviceable, unstable, valuable, verbal, wamble, wobble. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "a-b-c-d-e-e-l-m-m-n-o" | |
-3 letters: beaconed, becalmed, bemoaned, bonemeal, embalmed, embolden, lemonade, mendable. | |
-4 letters: abdomen, beadmen, bedeman, belaced, beldame, benamed, cameoed, celadon, cembalo, clammed, cleaned, codable, command, commend, debacle, enabled, enlaced, leadmen, mamboed, melamed, menaced. | |
-5 letters: acnode, albedo, almond, ambled, aneled, badmen, baleen, bammed, beacon, beadle, beamed, beaned, becalm, became, become, bedamn, bedlam, beldam, bemean, bemoan, bename, blamed. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-b-c-d-e-e-l-m-m-n-o" | |
+2 letters: recommendable. | |
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