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commend
[kuh-mend]
verb (used with object)
to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend.
to commend a friend to another;
to commend an applicant for employment.
Antonyms: censureto entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence.
I commend my child to your care.
to cite or name with approval or special praise.
to commend a soldier for bravery.
Feudal Law., to place (oneself or one's land) under another's protection so as to become his vassal.
Archaic., to recommend (a person) to the kind remembrance of another.
commend
/ kəˈmɛnd /
verb
to present or represent as being worthy of regard, confidence, kindness, etc; recommend
to give in charge; entrust
to express a good opinion of; praise
to give the regards of
commend me to your aunt
Other Word Forms
- commendable adjective
- commender noun
- commendingly adverb
- overcommend verb (used with object)
- commendableness noun
- commendatory adjective
- commendably adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of commend1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Organizations like the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston have also sent out emails to their membership commending the commission.
However, earlier this year the OIG commended the FBI for its role in screening Afghans on the scheme.
First, I’m so sorry for your loss, and I commend you for caring for your father in his old age.
He commended Whitaker’s sharp comedic timing and the unique choices she made in her performance throughout the series.
"They couldn't have commended the country more... they were saying it was a beautiful country."
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