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com·mend

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-mend]
- /kəˈmɛnd/
- /kəˈmend/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-mend]
- /kəˈmɛnd/

Definitions of commended word

verb with object commended to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend: to commend a friend to another; to commend an applicant for employment. 1
verb with object commended to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence: I commend my child to your care. 1
verb with object commended to cite or name with approval or special praise: to commend a soldier for bravery. 1
verb with object commended Feudal Law. to place (oneself or one's land) under another's protection so as to become his vassal. 1
verb with object commended Archaic. to recommend (a person) to the kind remembrance of another. 1
noun commended Praise formally or officially. 1

See all 6 definitions of commended

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Origin of commended

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English commenden < Latin commendāre, equivalent to com- com- + -mendāre, combining form of mandāre; see mandate

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Parts of speech for Commended

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Commended

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for commended

adjective commended

praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
urged — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
recommended — to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.
acclaimed — publicly acknowledged as excellent

All 4 Synonyms of commended

Antonyms for commended

verb commended

kept — simple past tense and past participle of keep.
blamed — damned
censured — strong or vehement expression of disapproval: The newspapers were unanimous in their censure of the tax proposal.
criticized — to censure or find fault with.
opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.

All 12 Antonyms of commended