the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > recommendation > recommend [verb (transitive)] > mention in order to excite kindly remembrance (2)
transitive. To commend to (also unto) God or his protection; = recommend, v.1 2c. Also reflexive.
transitive. To commend, convey the regards of (a person) to another; = recommand, v.1 2a. Obsolete.