English dictionary

commending Meaning & Definition

What Does Commending Mean?

As a verb, commending means present participle and gerund of commend.

To congratulate or reward.
The schoolboy was commended for raising the alarm about the burning building.
To praise or acclaim.
To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
To recommend.
To adorn; to set off.

The source does not list synonyms for this entry.

The schoolboy was commended for raising the alarm about the burning building.

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