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commend

[kəˈmɛnd]

commend Definition

  • 1praise formally or officially
  • 2entrust 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

Antonyms for commend

Phrases with commend

  • 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.

  • 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.