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[ kuh-mend ]
verb (used with object)
- to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend:
to commend a friend to another;
to commend an applicant for employment.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence:
I commend my child to your care.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to cite or name with approval or special praise:
to commend a soldier for bravery.
- Feudal Law. to place (oneself or one's land) under another's protection so as to become his vassal.
- Archaic. to recommend (a person) to the kind remembrance of another.
commend
/ əˈɛԻ /
verb
- to present or represent as being worthy of regard, confidence, kindness, etc; recommend
- to give in charge; entrust
- to express a good opinion of; praise
- to give the regards of
commend me to your aunt
Derived Forms
- dzˈԻ岹Ա, noun
- dzˈԻ岹ٴǰ, adjective
- dzˈԻ岹, adjective
- dzˈԻ岹, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- dz·Ի·· adjective
- dz·Ի· noun
- dz·Ի·Բ· adverb
- ··dz·Ի verb (used with object)
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of commend1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He says that whilst he commends Rothman's "clever handle" and the cinephile in him values the biopics' "bold statement about the value of cinemas and communal viewing," market realities present cautionary signs.
Although some people reached out individually and commended him, Newsom said some of his “most loyal friends” said they were shocked and were reevaluating their support for him.
"I would commend President Putin for all he did today on that call to move his country close to a final peace deal," said Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.
"I want to commend the three victims in this case for their immense courage in speaking out about the cruel and depraved abuse they suffered, and going through the criminal justice process," she said.
"No doubt this would have been a very terrifying incident for the passengers," he said, while commending the "bravery" of those who had overpowered the suspect.
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