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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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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—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Former President Muhammadu Buhari commended the UAE partners for their confidence in Nigeria, marked by their substantial $18.5 billion investment in the project.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Councilmember Teresa Acosta commended the Police Department and everyone who worked to prepare the ordinance, which was approved unanimously.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
Korean Air was commended for maintaining its original seat configuration and prioritizing the needs of economy travelers.
—Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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