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View usage for: (kəmend) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense commends, present participle commending, past tense, past participle commended1. verbIf you commend someone or something, you praise them formally. [formal] I commended her for that action. [V n + for/on] I commend Ms. Orth on writing such an informative article. [V n + for/on] The book was widely commended for its candour. [be VERB-ed + for] The reports commend her bravery. [VERB noun] His actions were commended by the Jury. [be VERB-ed + by] commendation (kɒmendeɪʃən)Word forms: plural commendations countable noun The Company received a commendation from the Royal Society of Arts. [+ from] Synonyms: praise, credit, approval, acclaim More Synonyms of commend 2. verbIf someone commends a person or thing to you, they tell you that you will find them good or useful. [formal] I can commend it to him as a realistic course of action. [VERB noun + to] Synonyms: recommend, suggest, approve, advocate More Synonyms of commend 3. verbIf something commends itself to you, you approve of it. [formal] This was not a view that commended itself to all. [V pron-refl to n] 4. See much/little to commend it More Synonyms of commend commend in British English (kəˈmɛnd) verb (transitive)1. to present or represent as being worthy of regard, confidence, kindness, etc; recommend 2. to give in charge; entrust 3. to express a good opinion of; praise 4. to give the regards of commend me to your aunt Derived forms commendable (comˈmendable) adjective commendableness (comˈmendableness) noun commendably (comˈmendably) adverb commendatory (comˈmendatory) adjective Word origin C14: from Latin commendāre to commit to someone's care, from com- (intensive) + mandāre to entrust commend in American English (kəˈmɛnd) verb transitive1. to put in the care of another; entrust 2. to mention as worthy of attention; recommend 3. to express approval of; praise 4. Archaic to transmit the kind regards of Derived forms commendable (comˈmendable) adjective commendably (comˈmendably) adverb Word origin ME commenden < L commendare, to entrust to, commend < com-, intens. + mandare, to commit to one's charge: see mandate Examples of 'commend' in a sentencecommend Two entrants were also highly commended by the judges.The remuneration committee has said that the management team should be highly commended for the progress made.The hotel were also highly commended service and value for money.She was the first sniffer dog to be killed in the conflict and was commended for bravery.He was also commended by the judge at their trial.There is just so much to commend this book.People who tried to rescue four police officers trapped inside their burning patrol car were commended for their bravery yesterday.This week's poem is from the book of shortlisted and highly commended poems.I commend it also for nearly making it work.At both inquests the coroner commended the actions of staff who had tried to save the young men's lives.I can't commend the players highly enough.I actually got highly commended! In other languagescommend British English: commend VERB If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally. I commended her for that action. - American English: commend
- Brazilian Portuguese: elogiar
- Chinese: 推荐
- European Spanish: elogiar
- French: louer
- German: loben
- Italian: lodare
- Japanese: 称賛する
- Korean: 추천하다
- European Portuguese: elogiar
- Latin American Spanish: elogiar
Chinese translation of 'commend' vt - (= praise)
表扬(揚) (biǎoyáng) to commend sb for sth/for doing sth 表扬(揚)某人某事/做某事 (biǎoyáng mǒurén mǒushì/zuò mǒushì) to commend sth/sb to sb (= recommend) 向某人推荐(薦)某物/某人 (xiàng mǒurén tuījiàn mǒuwù/mǒurén)
Definition to praise in a formal manner She was highly commended for her bravery. Synonyms approve big up (slang) speak highly of Opposites attack , knock (informal) , blast , condemn , slam , flame (informal) , denounce , put down , criticize , disapprove , censure , tear into (informal) , diss (slang) , lambast(e) Definition to recommend I can commend it to you as a sensible course of action. Synonyms vouch for put in a good word for Definition to entrust (formal) I would not commend my brother to his care. Synonyms hand over confide (formal) consign Opposites keep , withdraw , retain , withhold , hold back , keep back Additional synonymsDefinition to applaud or praise He was acclaimed as the country's greatest modern painter. Synonyms praise, celebrate, honour, cheer, admire, hail, applaud, compliment, salute, approve, congratulate, clap, pay tribute to, commend, exalt, laud (literary), extol, crack up (informal), big up (slang), give it up for (slang), eulogizeDefinition to recommend a course of action publicly They advocate fewer government controls on business. Synonyms recommend, support, champion, encourage, propose, favour, defend, promote, urge, advise, justify, endorse, campaign for, prescribe, speak for, uphold, press for, argue for, commend, plead for, espouse, countenance, hold a brief for (informal) Definition to express approval of You should be applauded for your courage. Synonyms praise, celebrate, approve, acclaim, compliment, salute, commend, extol, crack up (informal), big up (slang), eulogize, magnify (archaic) |