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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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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That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
Other commentators commended Trump for his move on social media.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
After her emotional admission, host Kelly Clarkson surprised the actress with a special message from Grammer, commending her efforts in spreading breast cancer awareness.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
John says that the cast was fortunate to have Cuban for more than a decade and commended his larger-than-life personality for contributing to the show’s success.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
Other commentators commended Trump for his move on social media.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
After her emotional admission, host Kelly Clarkson surprised the actress with a special message from Grammer, commending her efforts in spreading breast cancer awareness.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
John says that the cast was fortunate to have Cuban for more than a decade and commended his larger-than-life personality for contributing to the show’s success.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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