commend
pronunciation
How to pronounce commend in British English:
UK [kəˈmend]
How to pronounce commend in American English:
US [kəˈmend]
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- Verb:
- express approval of
- present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
- give to in charge
- express a good opinion of
- mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
Word Origin
- commend (v.)
- mid-14c., comenden, from Latin commendare "to commit to the care or keeping (of someone), to entrust to; to commit to writing;" hence "to set off, render agreeable, praise," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + mandare "to commit to one's charge" (see mandate (n.)). In some senses, a shortening of recommend. Related: Commended; commending.
Example
- 1. I commend her for her courage and her faith .
- 2. Some analysts commend him for his handling of the crisis so far .
- 3. Government reaction , if any , might commend these masters of the universe on their patriotism .
- 4. This open approach may have much to commend it in the current crisis .
- 5. I commend the hundreds of schools nationwide that are beginning to embrace extended school hours and academic calendars .