English dictionary

commends Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: K AH0 M EH1 N D Z

What Does Commends Mean?

As a verb, commends means third-person singular simple present indicative 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.

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No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

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

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