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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 7594 COCA: 10548

commend

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
commend /kəˈmɛnd/ verb
commends; commended; commending
commend
/kəˈmɛnd/
verb
commends; commended; commending
Learner's definition of COMMEND
[+ object] formal
: to praise (someone or something) in a serious and often public way(郑重而公开地)称赞,赞扬,表扬
often + for
: to mention (someone or something) as deserving attention or approval : recommend推荐;举荐
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 7594 COCA: 10548

commend

verb

com·​mend kə-ˈmend How to pronounce commend (audio)
commended; commending; commends

transitive verb

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
2
: 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.
commendable adjective
commendably adverb
commender noun

Example Sentences

His poetry is highly commended by other writers. I commend this book to anyone interested in learning more about American history.
Recent Examples on the Web That pledge led some progressives to commend the progress so far but still call for more. Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2022 Environmentalists commend its ability to absorb carbon underwater and grow rapidly without feed. Jess Eng, Washington Post, 20 July 2022 The awards ceremony, held in front of an audience for the first time since the start of the pandemic, was to commend films from both 2020 and 2021 as the ceremony was canceled last year. Karen Chu, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2022 Most reviews boast about smooth transactions and commend their representatives for exceptional service. Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 July 2022 Thursday's votes for the operating and capital budgets were both 26-0, with members taking turns during the meeting to commend the bipartisanship work shown during the budget process. Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 23 June 2022 A few nights after the Grammys, Colbert called Batiste over to the late-night show couch to commend his victories in a segment that spotlighted the sincerity of both men. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 5 May 2022 In December 2018, Rahinsky wrote Schurr to commend him for chasing and catching a suspect who tried to run away during a traffic stop in May 2018. Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2022 Avoiding eye contact and making a quick exit are the chief requirements in this awkward situation, so Miss Manners was about to commend you. Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French comander, from Latin commendare, from com- + mandare to entrust — more at mandate

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of commend was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 7594 COCA: 10548
commend

verb

PREPOSITION | PHRASES PREPOSITIONfor因⋯表揚He was commended for his brave actions.他的英勇行為受到表彰。to向⋯推薦She said she would commend the proposal to the Board.她說她會向董事會推薦這個建議。PHRASESbe highly commended, be widely commended受到高度/廣泛讚揚His book was highly commended.他的書受到高度讚揚。sth has little, much, nothing, etc. to commend it (formal) ⋯乏善可陳、⋯很值得推薦、⋯不值一提等The proposed site has much to commend it.擬議中的選址頗有些亮點。

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