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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Jonathan Torres, public information officer for the L.A. County Fire, commended the swift and effective response of all involved, ensuring that the risks were mitigated effectively and efficiently.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
That's a great example of natural show evolution that worked and the producers deserve to be commended for it.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
There are few programs in the federal government that have a 99% success rate and something the BOP should be commended for by identifying those candidates for CARES Act who would successful.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
There are many fine names on the list, and each individual is to be commended for his or her willingness to subject themselves to public scrutiny and offer two years of their lives to serve as the county executive of Baltimore County.
—Edward J. Gilliss, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
That's a great example of natural show evolution that worked and the producers deserve to be commended for it.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
There are few programs in the federal government that have a 99% success rate and something the BOP should be commended for by identifying those candidates for CARES Act who would successful.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
There are many fine names on the list, and each individual is to be commended for his or her willingness to subject themselves to public scrutiny and offer two years of their lives to serve as the county executive of Baltimore County.
—Edward J. Gilliss, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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