commended; commending; commends
1
: to entrust for care or preservation
"To Thee I do commend my watchful soul / Ere I let fall the windows of mine eyes."—
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare2
: to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice
Your proposal has much to commend it.
3
: to mention with approbation : praise
We commend you for your continuing dedication to excellence.
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Examples of commend in a Sentence
His poetry is highly commended by other writers.
I commend this book to anyone interested in learning more about American history.
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Lilly and Novo commended the FDA's confirmation that there is no clinical need to compound these drugs.
—Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Lilly and Novo commended the FDA’s confirmation that there is no clinical need to compound these drugs.
—Reuters, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The city did not take the court up on that suggestion and should be commended for adhering to its transparency policies in a case that reflects so poorly on the Chicago Police Department.
—Jamie Kalven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
While the president commended Secret Service actions, the event still raised questions about presidential protection and security around major events like America 250.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Lilly and Novo commended the FDA’s confirmation that there is no clinical need to compound these drugs.
—Reuters, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The city did not take the court up on that suggestion and should be commended for adhering to its transparency policies in a case that reflects so poorly on the Chicago Police Department.
—Jamie Kalven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
While the president commended Secret Service actions, the event still raised questions about presidential protection and security around major events like America 250.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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