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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