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
Moreno should be commended for his family pack: four tickets, four hot dogs and four drinks for $44.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
When it was signed into law, the ban was commended by LGBTQ+ advocates in Michigan.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2024
But other Democrats who were previously critical of Biden commended his clear grasp of foreign policy and global economics.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Another resident, Sonia Brown, 67, commended Lockhart for proposing the new public safety board but raised concerns about how Loehmann had passed a background check.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 10 July 2024
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
When it was signed into law, the ban was commended by LGBTQ+ advocates in Michigan.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2024
But other Democrats who were previously critical of Biden commended his clear grasp of foreign policy and global economics.
—Yasmeen Abutaleb, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
Another resident, Sonia Brown, 67, commended Lockhart for proposing the new public safety board but raised concerns about how Loehmann had passed a background check.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 10 July 2024
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 27 Jul. 2024.
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