Commend

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É›nd

Origin

From Latin commendare ("to praise"), from com- + mandare ("to commit, intrust, enjoin"), from manus ("hand") + dare ("to put").

Full definition of commend

Verb

1. To congratulate or reward.
2. To praise or acclaim.
• DrydenHistorians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles.
3. To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
• Bible, Luke xxiii. 46Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
4. To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
• ShakespeareCommend me to my brother.
5. To recommend.
• Sir M. HaleAmong the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.
• Bible, Romans xvi. 1I commend unto you Phoebe our sister.
6. To force in a mental way.

Related terms

• commendable
• commendation
• commendatory
• recommend

Noun

1. (obsolete) commendation; praise
• ShakespeareSpeak in his just commend.
2. (obsolete, in the plural) compliments; greetings
• HowellHearty commends and much endeared love to you.