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commend

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
v. express approval of present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world" give to in charge; "I commend my children to you" express a good opinion of [syn: recommend ] mention as by way of greeting or ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Commend \Com*mend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Commended ; p. pr. & vb. n. Commending .] [L. commendare; com- + mandare to intrust to one's charge, enjoin, command. Cf. Command , Mandate .] To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation. ...

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
verb COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ ADVERB highly ▪ It has been highly commended by Citalia guests for its hospitality and good, varied cuisine. ▪ The restoration was singled out for praise in 1986 when it was highly commended by the Association of Railway ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
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" ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context obsolete English) commendation; praise 2 (context obsolete in the plural English) compliments; greetings vb. 1 To congratulate or reward. 2 To praise or acclaim. 3 To entrust or commit to the care of someone else. 4 To mention by way of courtesy, ...

Usage examples of commend.

The road from Eastthorpe running westerly and parallel with the river at a distance of about a mile from it sends out at the fourth milestone a byroad to the south, which crosses the river by a stone bridge, and there is no doubt that before the bridge existed there was a ford, and that there was also a chapel hard by where people probably commended their souls to God before taking the water.

King Chaac and Monja were forgiven, and commended as well, for their course of action.

Do commend me to the lady, and tell her, though a stranger, I feel interested in her distresses, and should be happy to have it in my power to alleviate them.

The conversation turning on Voltaire, the Ecossaise was mentioned, and the acting of my neighbour was highly commended in words that made her blush and shine in her beauty like a star, whereat her praises were renewed.

I cheerfully commend to your continued patronage the benevolent institutions of the District of Columbia which have hitherto been established or fostered by Congress, and respectfully refer for information concerning them and in relation to the Washington Aqueduct, the Capitol, and other matters of local interest to the report of the Secretary.

He was fit enough to survive the early exercises strongly enough to be noticed and commended by the Training Team but by suffering horribly on the ropes in the gym he did not distinguish himself as a phys nut inside the batch.

Where verdant dwarf subjects are in request, either for edgings, borders, or rockwork, this is to be commended as one of the most reliable, both for effect and vigour.

She seemed unable to find words wherein to thank the princess, who commended her and her friend Emilie to the superioress before she left the house, and gave her a small present to buy necessaries for them.

CHAPTER IV My Amours With Donna Ignazia--My Imprisonment At Buen Retiro--My Triumph --I Am Commended to the Venetian Ambassador by One of the State Inquisitors We entered the ball-room and walked round several times.

Twice I was commended for what were called gallant actions, such as bringing a wounded comrade out of danger under a warm fire, mostly of assegais, and penetrating by night, almost alone, into the stronghold of a chieftain, and shooting him.

Marseilles girl whom he had left penniless in an inn at Milan, commending her to my care.

CHAPTER VIII My Imprudence--Passano--I Am Imprisoned--My Departure from Barcelona-- Madame Castelbajac at Montpellier--Nimes--I Arrive at Aix Although my Swiss landlord seemed an honest and trustworthy kind of man, I could not help thinking that Nina had acted very imprudently in commending me to him.

An Englishman named Acton commended me to an English banker at Leghorn, but this letter did not empower me to draw any supplies.

People may say what they will about the refreshing influences of a coldwater bath, but commend me when in a perspiration to the shade baths of Tior, beneath the cocoanut trees, and amidst the cool delightful atmosphere which surrounds them.

I told him I was glad to hear it, and said that I commended to him the care of her happiness, but such commendations were thrown away.