commend
Americanverb (used with object)
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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:
- censure
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to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence.
I commend my child to your care.
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to cite or name with approval or special praise.
to commend a soldier for bravery.
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Feudal Law. to place (oneself or one's land) under another's protection so as to become his vassal.
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Archaic. to recommend (a person) to the kind remembrance of another.
verb
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to present or represent as being worthy of regard, confidence, kindness, etc; recommend
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to give in charge; entrust
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to express a good opinion of; praise
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to give the regards of
commend me to your aunt
Related Words
See approve.
Other Word Forms
- commendable adjective
- commendableness noun
- commendably adverb
- commendatory adjective
- commender noun
- commendingly adverb
- overcommend verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of commend
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English commenden, from Latin commendāre, equivalent to com- com- + -mendāre, combining form of mandāre; mandate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I commend them for recognizing him — they gotta give it to one of us, and he deserves it.
From Los Angeles Times
Newsom praised the decision and commended his more than 30 years of experience in the transportation sector.
From Los Angeles Times
"I have to commend the emergency services for their swift action," Murphy said.
From BBC
"I want to commend the victim for her incredible courage in coming forward and reliving such a traumatic experience two decades later."
From BBC
Many others also took to social media to express solidarity with Deepak and commended him for standing up to bullies.
From BBC
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