commend
verb (used with object)
to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend.
were commending
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past progressiveof commend.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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To some who were commending the Eleans for managing the Olympic games with so much justice and propriety, Agis said, "What great matter is it, if the Eleans do justice once in five years?"
From Ideal Commonwealths by Sir Saint Thomas More
"Your boys can do the same thing, and make other things just as wonderful," said John, as they were commending and petting the boys.
From The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Island by Roger Thompson Finlay
His manner is as though he were commending some patent article of unquestionable utility.
From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 26, September 24, 1870 by Various
He saw her bend over the spring, while her lips moved as though she were commending her lover to its protection.
From Danira by E. Werner
