Commending: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ‘
Add to dictionary

commending

 

[ kษ™หˆmษ›ndษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing approval

Commending refers to the act of expressing admiration or praise for someone or something. It is often used in the context of recognizing achievements or positive actions. When you commend someone, you acknowledge their efforts and encourage them to continue their good work.

Synonyms

applauding, extolling, lauding, praising

Examples of usage

  • The teacher was commending her students for their hard work.
  • He received a commendation from the mayor for his community service.
  • The committee commended the staff for their dedication during the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "commending" 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‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire l'รฉloge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alabar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถvmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นญ์ฐฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŽุฏู’ุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chvรกlit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chvรกliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งฐ่ตž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hvaliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lofa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒงแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™riflษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alabar

Etymology

The word 'commend' originates from the Latin 'commendare', which means to recommend or entrust. This word is formed from 'com-', meaning 'together', and 'mandare', which means 'to entrust' or 'to order'. The term made its way into Middle English as 'commenden'. Over the centuries, the meaning has evolved to encompass the act of formally praising or endorsing someone for their actions or qualities. In literature and speech, 'commend' has become closely associated with expressing goodwill and approval, reflecting a long-standing tradition of encouraging virtuous behavior and recognizing the contributions of individuals or groups to society.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,314, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.