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.
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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These entries, commended by the judges, feature colorful auroras, dazzling solar prominences, glowing galaxies and nebulas and breathtaking skyscapes.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Several people commended the climber’s quick thinking and the rescue effort in the comments.
—Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
For his part, Isaacman commended the choice of Duffy.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Several people commended the climber’s quick thinking and the rescue effort in the comments.
—Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
For his part, Isaacman commended the choice of Duffy.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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