commend

[kəˈmɛnd]

commend Definition

• 1. praise formally or officially
• 2. entrust someone or something to

Using commend: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "commend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The judge commended the bravery of the witness.

• Example

  I commend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the topic.

• Example

  She was commended for her hard work and dedication to the project.

• Example

  The teacher commended the student for their excellent essay.

commend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for commend

• applaud
• acclaim
• endorse
• recommend
• trust

Antonyms for commend

• criticize
• condemn

Phrases with commend

• commend to the skies

  praise someone or something very highly

  Example

  The critics commended the actor's performance to the skies.

• commend someone's soul to God

  pray for the eternal rest of someone who has died

  Example

  As the priest spoke, he commended the soul of the deceased to God.

• commend oneself to someone

  try to win someone's favor or approval

  Example

  In order to get the job, she had to commend herself to the hiring manager.

Origins of commend

from Latin 'commendare', meaning 'commit to someone's care'

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Summary: commend in Brief

To 'commend' [kəˈmɛnd] is to formally or officially praise someone or something, as in 'The judge commended the bravery of the witness.' It can also mean to entrust someone or something to another, as in 'I commend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the topic.' The phrase 'commend to the skies' means to praise someone or something very highly.