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.
Examples of commend in a Sentence
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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—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Superintendent Liz Kirby commended the driver for evacuating the bus quickly.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
On the February 22 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the former Cheers star and UFC commentator commended each other.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Drake also commended his Her Loss rap partner, 21 Savage, for his unwavering loyalty during the contentious feud before ultimately blitzing Budden.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District Superintendent Liz Kirby commended the driver for evacuating the bus quickly.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025
On the February 22 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the former Cheers star and UFC commentator commended each other.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Drake also commended his Her Loss rap partner, 21 Savage, for his unwavering loyalty during the contentious feud before ultimately blitzing Budden.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commend
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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