Commend: meaning, definitions and examples

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commend

 

[ kษ™หˆmษ›nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

praise

To praise or express approval for someone or something. It is to speak or write approvingly of someone or something.

Synonyms

acclaim, applaud, approve, endorse, praise

Examples of usage

  • I must commend you for your hard work on this project.
  • The teacher commended the student for his excellent performance.
  • The company was commended for its commitment to sustainability.
  • She commended the book to her friends for its insightful analysis.
  • The judge commended the bravery of the witness.
Context #2 | Verb

recommend

To recommend or suggest as being worthy. It is to present as suitable for approval or acceptance.

Synonyms

advocate, endorse, propose, recommend, suggest

Examples of usage

  • I commend this restaurant for its delicious food.
  • He commended the movie to all his friends.
  • She commended the new policy to the board of directors.
  • The expert commended the use of the new technology.
  • The committee commended the proposal for further consideration.

Translations

Translations of the word "commend" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น elogiar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเค‚เคธเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช loben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memuji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฒะฐะปะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chwaliฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็งฐ่ณ›ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ•ใ‚“ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท louer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elogiar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถvmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์ฐฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุฏุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chvรกlit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chvรกliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งฐ่ตž (chฤ“ngzร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lof

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™riflษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elogiar

Etymology

The word 'commend' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'comander,' which means 'to recommend or entrust.' It has evolved over the centuries to its current usage in the English language. The act of commending someone or something has been a way of expressing approval and recognition for their actions or qualities.

See also: commendable, commendation, commendations, commendatory, commended.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,014 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.