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   Com·mend

   /kəˈmend/

   

   verb

   • 1. praise formally or officially: "he was commended by the judge for his courageous actions" Similar praisecomplimentcongratulateapplaudclapcheertoastsaluteadmirehonorglorifyextoleulogizesing the praises ofpraise to the skiesheap praise ongo into raptures aboutwax lyrical aboutspeak highly oflook on with favorpay homage topay tribute totake one's hat off topat on the backinformal:big someone upballyhoodated:cry someone uparchaic:emblazonrare:laudpanegyrizeOpposite criticize
   • 2. present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend: "I commend her to you without reservation" Similar recommendsuggestput forwardproposeadvanceapproveendorseadvocatevouch forspeak forstand up forchampionsupportbackinformal:plugpush
   • ▪ cause to be acceptable or pleasing: "this recording has a lot to commend it"
   • 3. entrust someone or something to: archaic, formal "I commend them to your care" Similar entrusttrustdelivercommithand overgivegive overturn overconsignassign

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin commendare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare ‘commit, entrust’. Compare with command.

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2. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › commendCommend - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   When you commend someone, you acknowledge and recognize their efforts, achievements, qualities, or actions as deserving of positive feedback or recognition. It involves offering a favorable opinion or recommendation, often with the intention of highlighting their merits, virtues, or accomplishments.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusCOMMEND - 43 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to commend. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of commend. The student's teachers commended her to her prospective employers. The critics commended the director's new movie. Synonyms. recommend. endorse. put in a good word for. support. back.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › commenderCommender Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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. 2. : 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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   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. to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence: I commend my child to your care.

6. www.wordsmyth.netcommend | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   definition 1: to cite with praise, as for some act or service. His captain commended him for his bravery. I commend you on your choice of this restaurant. synonyms: congratulate, hail, laud, praise. antonyms: admonish, castigate, censure, chide, criticize, vilify. similar words:

7. ludwig.guru › s › commendcommend | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

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   verb. To congratulate or reward. synonyms. remember. recommend. AI Feedback. The word "commend" is correct and can be used in written English. It is a verb that means to express approval of, or offer praise for someone or something. For example, "The principal commended the student for his hard work and dedication.". exact ( 60 )

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusCOMMEND Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Definition. to recommend. I can commend it to you as a sensible course of action. Synonyms. recommend. suggest. approve. advocate. endorse. vouch for. put in a good word for. See examples for synonyms. 3 (verb) in the sense of entrust. Definition. to entrust. (formal)