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commend in American English. (kəˈmend) transitive verb. 1. to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend. to commend a friend to another. to commend an applicant for employment. 2. to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence.
Define commend. commend synonyms, commend pronunciation, commend translation, English dictionary definition of commend. to praise as worthy; to entrust, acclaim, laud ...
Jun 2, 2024 · commend (third-person singular simple present commends, present participle commending, simple past and past participle commended) ( transitive) To congratulate or reward . The schoolboy was commended for raising the alarm about the burning building. ( transitive) To praise or acclaim . ( transitive) To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
COMMEND meaning: to praise someone or something: . Learn more.
1 commend somebody (for something/for doing something) commend somebody (on something/on doing something) to praise someone or something, especially publicly She was commended on her handling of the situation. His designs were highly commended by the judges (= they did not get a prize but they were especially praised).
COMMENDED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of commend 2. to formally praise someone or something: . Learn more.
1. :to praise (someone or something) in a serious and often public way. He commended her honesty. His poetry is highly commended by other writers. — often + for. He commended her for her honesty. They should be commended for their bravery. 2. :to mention (someone or something) as deserving attention or approval: recommend.
