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com·mend (kə mend′)

transitive verb

  1. to put in the care of another; entrust
  2. to mention as worthy of attention; recommend
  3. to express approval of; praise
  4. Archaic to transmit the kind regards of

Etymology: ME commenden < L commendare, to entrust to, commend < com-, intens. + mandare, to commit to one's charge: see mandate

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commend Synonyms

commend

v.

  1. To praise

    laud, compliment, support, acclaim; see admire 1, approve 1, 2, praise 1.

  2. To recommend

    accredit, sanction, advocate; see approve 1, recommend 1.

  3. To present with confidence

    entrust, consign, confer; see assign 1, trust 3.


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commend Usage Examples

Object

  • bravery: They warmly commended the bravery of the rescue workers.

Subject

  • judge: Hannah's talk was highly commended by the judges.

Preposition: as

  • example: The work of the College and the model it has adopted was cited and commended as an example of good practice among the attendees.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: The campaign was highly commended in the Charity Awards.

Used with why or when

  • what: You can't commend what you don't cherish.

Preposition: in

  • category: Dimsum came highly commended in the small business category.

Preposition: by

  • judge: Hannah's talk was highly commended by the judges.
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