Commend


[kuh-mend] /kəˈmɛnd/

verb (used with object)
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:
I commend my child to your care.
3.
to cite or name with approval or special praise:
to commend a soldier for bravery.
4.
Feudal Law. to place (oneself or one’s land) under another’s protection so as to become his vassal.
5.
Archaic. to recommend (a person) to the kind remembrance of another.
/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
v.

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” (see mandate (n.)). In some senses, a shortening of recommend. Related: Commended; commending.

Read Also:

  • Commendable

    [kuh-men-duh-buh l] /kəˈmɛn də bəl/ adjective 1. worthy of praise: She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties. adj. mid-14c., from Middle French commendable, from Latin commendabilis “praiseworthy,” from commendare (see commend). Related: Commendably.

  • Commendably

    [kuh-men-duh-buh l] /kəˈmɛn də bəl/ adjective 1. worthy of praise: She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties. adj. mid-14c., from Middle French commendable, from Latin commendabilis “praiseworthy,” from commendare (see commend). Related: Commendably.

  • Commendam

    [kuh-men-dam] /kəˈmɛn dæm/ noun, Ecclesiastical. 1. the tenure of a benefice to be held until the appointment of a regular incumbent, the benefice being said to be held in commendam. 2. a benefice so held. /kəˈmɛndæm/ noun 1. the temporary holding of an ecclesiastical benefice 2. a benefice so held

  • Commendation

    [kom-uh n-dey-shuh n] /ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən/ noun 1. the act of ; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done. 2. something that , as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. 3. Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one’s land under the protection of a lord so […]

  • Commendations

    [kom-uh n-dey-shuh n] /ˌkɒm ənˈdeɪ ʃən/ noun 1. the act of ; recommendation; praise: commendation for a job well done. 2. something that , as a formal recommendation or an official citation or award: a commendation for bravery. 3. Feudal Law. the placing of oneself or one’s land under the protection of a lord so […]


Disclaimer: Commend definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.