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commend - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'commend' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Commend [ n.]
- Commendation; praise.
- Compliments; greetings.
2 . Commend [ v. t.]
- To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation.
- To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present as worthy of notice or favorable attention.
- To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act.
- To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will.

Meaning of 'commend' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . commend [ v]
Meaning (1):
- present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
Example in sentence:
  • His paintings commend him to the artistic world
Meaning (2):
- express approval of
Example in sentence:
  • I applaud your efforts;
  • The parents praised their children for their academic performance
Meaning (3):
- give to in charge
Example in sentence:
  • I commend my children to you
Meaning (4):
- mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
Example in sentence:
  • Remember me to your wife