commended; commending; commends
1
: to entrust for care or preservation
"To Thee I do commend my watchful soul / Ere I let fall the windows of mine eyes."—
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare2
: to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice
Your proposal has much to commend it.
3
: to mention with approbation : praise
We commend you for your continuing dedication to excellence.
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Examples of commend in a Sentence
His poetry is highly commended by other writers.
I commend this book to anyone interested in learning more about American history.
Recent Examples on the Web
In February, Gauff's father Corey commended her after a similar exchange with an umpire at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
In his graduation speech, Hogan commended his classmates for their perseverance through the pandemic and various hardships.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 June 2024
Lucas commended the Kansas City Police Department’s work, as well as proactive efforts through social programs in helping to push homicide numbers down.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
Mayor Mattie Parker commended Martinez’s advocacy for her community, eliciting a small but impassioned round of applause from her constituents in the audience.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2024
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Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
In his graduation speech, Hogan commended his classmates for their perseverance through the pandemic and various hardships.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 5 June 2024
Lucas commended the Kansas City Police Department’s work, as well as proactive efforts through social programs in helping to push homicide numbers down.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024
Mayor Mattie Parker commended Martinez’s advocacy for her community, eliciting a small but impassioned round of applause from her constituents in the audience.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2024
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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