Ever shout "Bravo!" at the end of a ballet or coo "Good boy!" to the dog when he relieved himself outdoors instead of on the rug? Then you know how to commend someone in other words, to express approval aloud.
To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation.
Verb
express approval of
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mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife"
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express a good opinion of
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give to in charge; "I commend my children to you"
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present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world"
v. t.
To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or
preservation.
v. t.
To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to
present as worthy of notice or favorable attention.
v. t.
To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend
a person or an act.
v. t.
To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and
good will.
n.
Commendation; praise.
n.
Compliments; greetings.
Commend
His eye commends the leading to his hand.
Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.2.
Among the objects of knowlwdge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.
I commend unto you Phebe our sister.3.
Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles.4.
Commend me to my brother.
Commend
Speak in his just commend.2.
Hearty commends and much endeared love to you.
To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation.
Commendation; praise.
Usage Examples
While I do commend the Administration on its commitment and focus on high school reform, I believe that we must focus on graduation as the key accountability measure.
This is why I belong, and why I believe. I commend to all this same search for happiness and for the truth.
For the last 3 years, we have celebrated National Nurses Week. Beginning on May 6, we will once again have the opportunity to truly commend the nursing community for their contributions to our national health delivery system.
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Other Usage ExamplesI rise today to discuss the National Intelligence Reform bill. I commend my colleagues in both Houses for their hard work in coming to an agreement. As with any conference, each voice is heard, but none can dominate and compromise must be achieved.
All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.
All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer.
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