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
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 the comments, users commended the pilot for his selfless act.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Deputy Chief Nancy Sanford, with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, commended people from every agency who took part in the operation.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The overall, category and highly commended winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on December 10.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Last week, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who has worked to instill a more physical style to his players, commended James’ ability to embrace tough play while avoiding penalties.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Deputy Chief Nancy Sanford, with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, commended people from every agency who took part in the operation.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The overall, category and highly commended winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on December 10.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
Last week, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who has worked to instill a more physical style to his players, commended James’ ability to embrace tough play while avoiding penalties.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.
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