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- commend somebody/something (to somebody) (formal) to recommend someone or something to someone She is an excellent worker and I commend her to you without reservation. The movie has little to commend it (= it has few good qualities).
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To commend is to elevate the subject in the eyes of others, highlighting its merits or virtues. The act of commending can be both formal and informal, making it a versatile verb that is applicable in various contexts, from personal interactions to professional evaluations.
The most common meaning of commend is "to compliment." You commend someone when you tell them "Well done!" You can even say "I commend you on your hard work." Back in the days of Charles Dickens, commend often meant to put (someone or something) in the hands of someone else for safekeeping.
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.
Jan 11, 2019 · commend. verb. Definition of commend. Synonyms for commend. His poetry is highly commended by other writers. I commend this book to anyone interested in learning more about American history. Even the naysayers commended López on a powerful campaign, her team says. — Jackie Fielder, Teen Vogue, 11 Jan. 2019.
If someone commends a person or thing to you, they tell you that you will find them good or useful. [ formal ] I can commend it to him as a realistic course of action.
If someone commends a person or thing to you, they tell you that you will find them good or useful.
verb. /kəˈmɛnd/. Verb Forms. commend somebody (for something/for doing something) commend somebody (on something/on doing something) to praise someone or something, especially publicly She was commended on her handling of the situation.
