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   commend

   /kəˈmɛnd/

   verb

   • 1. praise formally or officially: "he was commended by the judge for his courageous actions" Similar praisecomplimentcongratulateapplaudclapcheertoastsaluteadmirehonourglorifyextoleulogizesing the praises ofpraise to the skiesheap praise ongo into raptures aboutwax lyrical aboutspeak highly oflook on with favourpay homage topay tribute totake one's hat off topat on the backinformal:big someone upballyhoodated:cry someone uparchaic:emblazonrare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite criticize
   • 2. present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend: "I commend her to you without reservation" Similar recommendsuggestput forwardproposeadvanceapproveendorseadvocatevouch forspeak forstand up forchampionsupportbackinformal:plugpush
   • ▪ make (something) acceptable or pleasing: "the emphasis on peace will commend itself to all"
   • 3. entrust someone or something to: archaic, formal "as they set out on their journey I commend them to your care" Similar entrusttrustdelivercommithand overgivegive overturn overconsignassign
   • ▪ pass on someone's good wishes to: "commend me to my son, and bid him rule better than I"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin commendare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare ‘commit, entrust’. Compare with command.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Commend means to formally praise someone or something. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb commend, which means to entrust, recommend, or praise. See how to use commend in a sentence and compare it with related words.

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   Commend means to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend. Learn the origin, usage, and history of the word commend, and see synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences from various sources.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcommend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn how to use the verb commend in different contexts and meanings. Find out the pronunciation, synonyms, examples, and grammar notes of commend in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMMEND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Commend means to formally praise someone or something. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMMEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb commend, which can mean to praise, recommend, entrust, or transmit. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for commend.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › commendCommend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The most common meaning of commend is "to compliment." You commend someone when you tell them "Well done!" You can even say "I commend you on your hard work." Back in the days of Charles Dickens, commend often meant to put (someone or something) in the hands of someone else for safekeeping.