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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Her quick thinking in the face of the surprise scenario landed the kudos of fans on social media, who commended Swift's seamless transition despite the malfunction.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
On Thursday, Bruce Springsteen performed at a Harris rally in Atlanta and will appear in Philadelphia on Monday.
Between songs at his Atlanta appearance, Springsteen commended Harris and her vision for America’s future while decrying Donald Trump.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
Advocates for student loan borrowers commended Friday’s announcement.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Bruno commended her for staying true to her character, while Carrie Ann noted that Ilona’s performances positively impact other young ladies.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
On Thursday, Bruce Springsteen performed at a Harris rally in Atlanta and will appear in Philadelphia on Monday.
Between songs at his Atlanta appearance, Springsteen commended Harris and her vision for America’s future while decrying Donald Trump.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
Advocates for student loan borrowers commended Friday’s announcement.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Bruno commended her for staying true to her character, while Carrie Ann noted that Ilona’s performances positively impact other young ladies.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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