commender
- a word derived from commend.
Example Sentences
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Had the Cabinet such a watchful and industrious exponent and commender as Callisthenes, never wearying, except possibly on Sunday, its success would be certain.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 21st, 1916 by Various
He is an arrogant commender of his own things; for whatsoever he shows you is the best in the town, though the worst in his shop.
From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various
He is a great teacher, a corrector of morals, a censor of vice, and a commender of virtue.
From Aesop's Fables Translated by George Fyler Townsend by Townsend, George Fyler
One is commended, and, unseen, he is loved: doth this love enter the heart of the hearer from the mouth of the commender?
From The Confessions of St. Augustine by Pusey, E. B. (Edward Bouverie)
He was a warm and wide-hearted commender of the works of other poets.
From Poetical Works of Akenside by Gilfillan, George