Here's why:
* Abstract nouns represent ideas, concepts, qualities, or states of being. They are intangible and cannot be touched (e.g., happiness, freedom, love).
* Past participles are verb forms that can function as adjectives or parts of verb phrases.
"Commended" can be used as an adjective, as in "He was a commended student," or as part of a verb phrase, as in "The committee commended her for her work."
To find an abstract noun related to "commended", you could consider:
* Commendation: This is a noun that represents the act of praising or commending someone.
* Praise: This is another noun related to commendation, representing expressions of approval or admiration.