First Known Use: 14th century
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transitive verb com·mend \kə-ˈmend\
: to praise (someone or something) in a serious and often public way
: to mention (someone or something) as deserving attention or approval
Full Definition of COMMEND
1
: to entrust for care or preservation
2
: to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice
3
: to mention with approbation : praise
— com·mend·able \-ˈmen-də-bəl\ adjective
— com·mend·ably \-blē\ adverb
— com·mend·er noun
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Origin of COMMEND
Middle English, from Anglo-French comander, from Latin commendare, from com- + mandare to entrust — more at mandate
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Rhymes with COMMEND
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COMMEND Defined for Kids
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verb com·mend \kə-ˈmend\
com·mend·edcom·mend·ing
Definition of COMMEND for Kids
1
: to give into another's care : entrust
2
: to speak or write of with approval : praise <The police officers were commended for bravery.>
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