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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The governor said the pope commended his administration’s work on the death penalty.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
During his speech to the group, Johnson commended the City Council’s controversial, razor-thin January endorsement of a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
In April, the other board members commended Russell’s performance and ability to tackle complex litigation before extending his employment contract, raising his annual salary to $366,849.60 and giving him a one-time, $17,000 bonus.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
George thanked those who have supported his journey towards a healthier life and commended anyone who is on a similar journey.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Witnesses near the crash gave CPR and first aid to Buckner before emergency responders arrived, actions that the chief commended.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
Pro-Israel associations, however, have commended the school for its decision.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron commended the two French men in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Tuesday, April 16.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Many will commend him for being such a devout family man.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
During his speech to the group, Johnson commended the City Council’s controversial, razor-thin January endorsement of a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2024
In April, the other board members commended Russell’s performance and ability to tackle complex litigation before extending his employment contract, raising his annual salary to $366,849.60 and giving him a one-time, $17,000 bonus.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
George thanked those who have supported his journey towards a healthier life and commended anyone who is on a similar journey.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Witnesses near the crash gave CPR and first aid to Buckner before emergency responders arrived, actions that the chief commended.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
Pro-Israel associations, however, have commended the school for its decision.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron commended the two French men in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Tuesday, April 16.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Many will commend him for being such a devout family man.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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