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- pronunciation:
- k
mend
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
commends, commending, commended |
| definition 1: |
to cite with praise, as for some act or service.
His captain commended him for his bravery.I commend you on your choice of this restaurant.- synonyms:
- congratulate, hail, laud, praise
- antonyms:
- admonish, castigate, censure, chide, criticize, vilify
- similar words:
- acclaim, applaud, cite, extol, promote, recognize
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| definition 2: |
to endorse (someone); recommend.
- synonyms:
- endorse, recommend
- similar words:
- acclaim, back, commit, direct, promote, sanction
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| definition 3: |
to place in someone's care; entrust.
- synonyms:
- commit, consign, delegate, entrust, trust
- similar words:
- transfer
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| related words: |
check, compliment, esteem, favor, hail, honor, propose, trust |
adverb + (v.)commend
heartily, personally, strongly
(v.)commend
+ adverb
highly
(v.)commend
+ noun
accomplishment, candidacy, column, commentary, courage, coverage, effort, foresight, gentleman, initiative, magazine, soul, spirit, talent
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| derivations: |
commendable (adj.), commendably (adv.) |
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