Definitions for COMMEND
kəˈmɛndcom·mend

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commendverb

   express approval of

2. commendverb

   present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

   "His paintings commend him to the artistic world"

3. commendverb

   give to in charge

   "I commend my children to you"

4. commend, recommendverb

   express a good opinion of

5. commend, rememberverb

   mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

   "Remember me to your wife"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commendverb

   To congratulate or reward.

2. commendverb

   To praise or acclaim.

3. commendverb

   To entrust or commit to the care of someone else

4. commendverb

   To force in a mental way

5. Etymology: From commendare, from +, from manus + dare.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Commendnoun

   Commendation: not now in use.

   Etymology: from the verb.

   Tell her I send to her my kind commends:
   Take special care my greetings be deliver’d. William Shakespeare, Rich. II.

2. To COMMENDverb

   Etymology: commendo, Latin.

   1. To represent as worthy of notice, regard, or kindness; to recommend.

   After Barbarossa was arrived, it was known how effectually the chief bassa had commended him to Solyman. Richard Knolles, History.

   Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation; the knowledge of God, and the knowledge of ourselves. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

   Vain-glory is a principle I shall commend to no man. Decay of Piety.

   These draw the chariot which Latinus sends,
   And the rich present to the prince commends. John Dryden, Æn.

   2. To deliver up with confidence.

   To thee I do commend my watchful soul,
   Ere I let fall the windows of mine eyes:
   Sleeping and waking, O defend me still. William Shakespeare, Rich. III.

   Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. Luke xxiii. 46.

   3. To praise; to mention with approbation.

   Who is Silvia? What is she,
   That all our swains commend her?
   Holy, fair, and wise is she. William Shakespeare.

   Old men do most exceed in this point of folly, commending the days of their youth they scarce remembered, at least well understood not. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   He lov’d my worthless rhymes; and, like a friend,
   Would find out something to commend. Abraham Cowley.

   Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles. John Dryden, Virg. Æn. Dedicat.

   Each finding, like a friend,
   Something to blame, and something to commend. Alexander Pope.

   4. To mention by way of keeping in memory; to recommend to remembrance.

   Signior Anthonio
   Commends him to you. ————
   ———— Ere I ope his letter,
   I pray you tell me how my good friend doth. William Shakespeare, Mer. of Ven.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commend

   A commendation ceremony (commendatio) is a formal ceremony that evolved during the Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man, called his vassal. The first recorded ceremony of commendatio was in 7th century France, but the relationship of vassalage was older, and predated even the medieval formulations of a noble class. The lord's "man", might be born unfree, but the commendatio freed him. When two men entered into a feudal relationship, they underwent the ceremony. The purpose of the commendation was to make a chosen person a vassal of a lord. The commendation ceremony is composed of two elements, one to perform the act of homage and the other an oath of fealty. In some countries, such as the Kingdom of Sicily, the commendation ceremony came to be referred to as investiture.

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1. commend

   To commend generally means expressing approval, praise, or admiration for someone or something. It often suggests a high degree of approval or respect. The term can also mean to recommend or endorse a specific course of action, model behavior, or individual.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Commendverb

   to commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation

2. Commendverb

   to recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present as worthy of notice or favorable attention

3. Commendverb

   to mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act

4. Commendverb

   to mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will

5. Commendnoun

   commendation; praise

6. Commendnoun

   compliments; greetings

7. Etymology: [L. commendare; com- + mandare to intrust to one's charge, enjoin, command. Cf. Command, Mandate.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Commend

   kom-end′, v.t. to give into the charge of: to recommend as worthy: to praise: to adorn, set off.—n. (Shak.) praise.—adj. Commend′able, worthy of being commended or praised.—n. Commend′ableness.—adv. Commend′ably.—ns. Commend′am, a manner of holding an ecclesiastical benefice till a proper pastor was provided for it—it was provisionally commended to the care of a clerk, and was said to be held in commendam; Commendā′tion, the act of commending: praise: declaration of esteem: esp. the act of commending the dying or dead to the favour and mercy of God; Com′mendātor, one who holds a benefice in commendam.—adj. Commend′atory, commending: containing praise or commendation: presenting to favourable notice or reception.—Commend me to, remember me kindly to: give me by preference. [L. commendāre—com, and mandāre, to trust.]

Matched Categories

1. • Entrust
   • Mention
   • Praise
   • Present

How to pronounce COMMEND?

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   Mark

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   Mia

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of COMMEND in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of COMMEND in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of COMMEND in a Sentence

1. Eric Schneiderman:

   I commend Gap for taking an important step to make their employees' schedules fairer and more predictable.

2. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe:

   I'd like to commend Donald's courage.

3. Julie Stewart:

   We are thrilled that President Obama is making good on his promise to use the powers granted him by the Constitution to provide relief for federal prisoners serving excessively long mandatory minimum sentences, i commend the President.

4. Marcus Boyd:

   I commend General Motors leadership for coming to Toledo Powertrain today. The workers deserve that. My questions are : Why did it go this far ? Why did it take multiple incidents over years before it was addressed ? why did I have to leave my career because [ of ] the racial hostility in the work environment ? Why wasn't it taken seriously when these incidents were reported over and over again ? Diversity and inclusiveness should be more than a general statement.

5. Nancy Pelosi:

   His abrupt, unjust dismissal is hard to understand and impossible to support, i commend Chairman Joe Crowley for his privileged resolution to establish a Select Committee to investigate the motivation for this unwarranted dismissal.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=COMMEND
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Commend
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=COMMEND
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commend
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COMMEND
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=COMMEND