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.
Synonyms of commend
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.
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That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.
—Anissa Rivera, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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—Jenna Anderson, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.
—Anissa Rivera, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Shapiro commended the strength of the new study.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Those who braved the frigid cold on Wednesday night should be commended for coming out to watch.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commend
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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