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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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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For example, Dick Cheney’s 2008 address to the graduates emphasized the Coast Guard legacy and role in homeland security and commended the class on its motto to defend the Constitution and uphold high standards.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Sarah Eagan, executive director of the Center for Children’s Advocacy and former Child Advocate, said Scheff should be commended for running a challenging agency.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Councilman Mike Brickner, R-At-large, commended McEvoy and the Park Board for taking this initiative.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Karl Allen, another Democrat in the state legislature, commended the Republicans who crossed party lines.
—Bella Carpentier, USA Today, 26 May 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
Sarah Eagan, executive director of the Center for Children’s Advocacy and former Child Advocate, said Scheff should be commended for running a challenging agency.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Councilman Mike Brickner, R-At-large, commended McEvoy and the Park Board for taking this initiative.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Karl Allen, another Democrat in the state legislature, commended the Republicans who crossed party lines.
—Bella Carpentier, USA Today, 26 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.
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