Vocabulary
Commendable
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
deserving praise.
Urdu meaning
قابل تعریف، سفارش کے قابل
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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PAKISTAN`S role as a mediator between warring nations is both unusual and commendable, but after the failed US-Iranian talks in Islamabad earlier this month, there is no guarantee it will pay the desired dividends.
Dawn Editorials —
Trumped again?
— 2026-04-22
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With the commendable exception of Spain, Europe is littered with regimes that are wary of Trump yet barely bothered by the genocide in Palestine, and determined to do all they can to shut down criticism of the perpetrator.
Dawn Editorials —
Hungary for change
— 2026-04-15
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This is a commendable initiative.
Dawn Editorials —
Dengue risk
— 2026-04-04
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Pakistan and other regional states, including China, have made commendable efforts to end the war and find a long-term diplomatic solution based on justice and international law.
Dawn Editorials —
Trump`s hot air
— 2026-04-03
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Not only has the crisis management been commendable, the government`s diplomatic initiative to mediate between the warring parties has earned it the international community`s admiration.
Dawn Editorials —
Crises and institutions
— 2026-04-02
Synonyms
admirable, praiseworthy, laudable, estimable, meritorious, creditable, exemplary
Curator example
“he showed commendable restraint”
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