commend Meaning & Definition
What Does Commend Mean?
Commend is used as a verb meaning To congratulate or reward. It is also used to mean To praise or acclaim. As a noun, it means Commendation; praise. As a noun, it means (in the plural) Compliments; greetings.
Word Facts for Commend
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //kəˈmɛnd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | remember and recommend |
| Plural | commends |
| Verb forms | commends, commending, commended |
Commend Definition (Verb)
- To congratulate or reward.
The schoolboy was commended for raising the alarm about the burning building.
- To praise or acclaim.
The new law has little to commend it: it even worsens the legal certainty of the nation.
- To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
After being imprisoned, I had to commend my kids to my mom's safekeeping.
- To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill; give regards from
- To recommend.
- To adorn; to set off.
Commend as a Noun
- Commendation; praise.
- Compliments; greetings.
Noun
- (in the plural) Compliments; greetings.
Verb
- To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
Synonyms of Commend
Commend synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Commend
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Commend in a Sentence
The schoolboy was commended for raising the alarm about the burning building.
The new law has little to commend it: it even worsens the legal certainty of the nation.
After being imprisoned, I had to commend my kids to my mom's safekeeping.
Word Forms & Grammar
commend (third-person singular simple present commends, present participle commending, simple past and past participle commended)
commend (plural commends)
Words That Rhyme With Commend
Origin of Commend
From Middle English commenden, from Old French comender, from Latin commendō (“commend, entrust to, commit, recommend”), from com- + mandō (“to commit, intrust, enjoin”), from manus (“hand”) + dō (“to put”). Doublet of command.
How to Pronounce Commend
Commend is pronounced //kəˈmɛnd// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commend
Is commend a verb or a noun?
Commend is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for commend?
Words with a similar meaning to commend include remember and recommend. See the full list of commend synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of commend?
The plural of commend is commends.
What is the past tense of commend?
The past tense of commend is commended. The present participle is commending.