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self-commendation
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self-commendation — /sɛlf kɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ (say self komuhn dayshuhn) noun commendation of oneself by oneself …
self-commendation — n … Useful english dictionary
Self — Self, n.; pl. {Selves}. 1. The individual as the object of his own reflective consciousness; the man viewed by his own cognition as the subject of all his mental phenomena, the agent in his own activities, the subject of his own feelings, and the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-ap|plause — «SEHLF uh PLZ», noun. approval or commendation of oneself … Useful english dictionary
self-praise is no recommendation — Cf. L. laus in proprio ore sordescit, praise in one’s own mouth is offensive. 1826 COBBETT Weekly Register 17 June 743 In general it is a good rule..that self praise is no commendation. 1853 DICKENS Bleak House lv. Self praise is no… … Proverbs new dictionary
To boast one's self — Boast Boast, v. t. 1. To display in ostentatious language; to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self commendation; to extol. [1913 Webster] Lest bad men should boast Their specious deeds. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To appoint one's self — Appoint Ap*point ([a^]p*point ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Appointed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Appointing}.] [OE. appointen, apointen, OF. apointier to prepare, arrange, lean, place, F. appointer to give a salary, refer a cause, fr. LL. appunctare to bring… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Selves — Self Self, n.; pl. {Selves}. 1. The individual as the object of his own reflective consciousness; the man viewed by his own cognition as the subject of all his mental phenomena, the agent in his own activities, the subject of his own feelings,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
egotism — n. 1. Self importance, self conceit, self esteem, self assertion, self admiration, self praise, self commendation, bumptiousness (colloq.). 2. Selfishness, passionate or extravagant self love, egoism … New dictionary of synonyms
Boast — Boast, v. t. 1. To display in ostentatious language; to speak of with pride, vanity, or exultation, with a view to self commendation; to extol. [1913 Webster] Lest bad men should boast Their specious deeds. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To display… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
