What does COMMEND mean?
Definitions for COMMEND
kəˈmɛndcom·mend
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word COMMEND.
Princeton's WordNet
commendverb
express approval of
commendverb
present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
"His paintings commend him to the artistic world"
commendverb
give to in charge
"I commend my children to you"
commend, recommendverb
express a good opinion of
commend, rememberverb
mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
"Remember me to your wife"
Wiktionary
commendverb
To congratulate or reward.
commendverb
To praise or acclaim.
commendverb
To entrust or commit to the care of someone else
commendverb
To force in a mental way
Etymology: From commendare, from +, from manus + dare.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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.To COMMENDverb
Etymology: commendo, Latin.
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.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.
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.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.
Wikipedia
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.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Commendverb
to commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation
Commendverb
to recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present as worthy of notice or favorable attention
Commendverb
to mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act
Commendverb
to mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will
Commendnoun
commendation; praise
Commendnoun
compliments; greetings
Etymology: [L. commendare; com- + mandare to intrust to one's charge, enjoin, command. Cf. Command, Mandate.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of COMMEND in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of COMMEND in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of COMMEND in a Sentence
I want to commend McDonald’s and their independent franchisees for demonstrating what it means to be a good corporate citizen and for investing in Chicago’s next generation, chicago is proud to partner with McDonald’s to ramp up our workforce development efforts and help create more opportunities for young men and women across our great city.
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.
I commend them excellent spirit, people and staff on the airplane. There were about 150 Americans on the plane. The airline staff said they didnt know they were coming to get us until 5 a.m. that morning. Great spirit, complimentary snacks.
All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer.
I worked with President Trump for VA reform. He cut red tape for our veterans and their families. I think everyone can be happy about that, i commend President Trump and his policy and his efforts.
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- أثنيArabic
- поверявам, поздравявам, хваля, препоръчвамBulgarian
- lobenGerman
- επαινώGreek
- konfidi, gratuli, laŭdiEsperanto
- elogiarSpanish
- recommander, féliciterFrench
- elogiare, raccomandare, lodare, encomiare, affidareItalian
- לשבחHebrew
- commendoLatin
- recompensar, recomendar, parabenizar, agradecerPortuguese
- предаватьRussian
- మెచ్చుకొనుTelugu
- 表彰Chinese
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