Used in a Sentence

commend

How to use commend in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for commend.

Editorial note

You have fought the hydra bravely, and I commend you for that.

Examples12
Definitions5
Parts of speech1

Quick take

express approval of

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of commend gathered in one view.

verb

express approval of

verb

present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world"

verb

give to in charge; "I commend my children to you"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for commend.

verb

express approval of

verb

present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world"

verb

give to in charge; "I commend my children to you"

verb

express a good opinion of

verb

mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife"

Example sentences

1

You have fought the hydra bravely, and I commend you for that.

2

Hi, I'm Adam, 27, married with a two year old and one more on the way. I commend your efforts and wish you luck.

3

As an older person, I commend you for looking past your comfort zone.

4

What Adobe is doing here is awesome, and I commend them for pushing forward the status quo.

5

I think the lifestyle changes the author recommends are sane and sensible, helpful changes.

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Although slightly unrelated, I'd just like to add something else to commend Amazon when it comes to link handling.

7

Why this should be happening among those who otherwise favor technological change is something that really baffles me. I for one commend Airbnb for what they are doing and for the benefits it can bring to many.

8

Your perspective really is something that I think a lot of people feel but don't necessarily share, and I commend you for having the courage to do so.

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But, more generally, Go has very little to commend itself and--compared to the other options--quite a few shortcomings.

10

Or the marriage ends?There's nothing wrong with trying to understand the disease, its effects on your body, and the effects of alternative therapies - I commend the author for that.

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I'm thrilled for the author that he found something he can profitably produce, and I commend him on his exit from the messiah complex echo chamber that's plaguing our industry.

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But I must commend this article for providing the information in a simplified, easy-to-comprehend manner that is accessible by the average Facebook user.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use commend in a sentence?

You have fought the hydra bravely, and I commend you for that.

What does commend mean?

express approval of

What part of speech is commend?

commend is commonly used as verb.