commendable

Variant of commend

commend definition

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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