commend
verb (used with object)
to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend.
is commending
-
present progressiveof commend (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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.
Bethenny Frankel is commending Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for staying behind in Ukraine and vowing to defend his country amid Russia's invasion.
From Fox News ● Feb. 26, 2022
Rob Schneider is commending police officers for coming to his aid after his car broke down.
From Fox News ● Dec. 29, 2021
He is commending Chapman for his bravery and for having helped save more than 20 American service members.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2018
Amos Nyaka, the society’s president, is commending health workers for continuing to serve communities despite the risk to their lives and property.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2017
Day by day Christianity is commending itself to the people in a thousand ways.
From India's Problem, Krishna or Christ by John P. (John Peter) Jones
