commend /kə-mendˈ/

1. To commit as a charge or responsibility
2. To recommend as worthy
3. To praise
4. To adorn, set off (obsolete)

commendˈable adjective

Praiseworthy

commendˈableness noun

commendˈably adverb

commendˈam noun

An ecclesiastical benefice held, or the tenure or grant of a benefice held, in commendam, in trust, ie theoretically temporarily, until a pastor was provided for it, but often for life and without duties

commendation /kom-ən-dāˈshən/ noun

1. The act of commending
2. Praise
3. A public award for praiseworthy action

commˈendator noun

1. A person who holds a benefice in commendam
2. A titular abbot, etc

commendˈatory adjective

1. Commending
2. Containing praise or commendation
3. Presenting to favourable notice or reception
4. Held or holding in commendam

commend me to (archaic)

1. Remember me kindly to
2. Give me by preference

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