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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Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
City Manager Andy Hall commended the collaboration between the project’s architect and Marblehead residents.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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