V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
commend
verb
Definition: 1. to formally praise or endorse as worthy of confidence or notice; 2. to surrender and entrust for safekeeping
Synonyms: recommend, endorse, laud, praise, delegate, entrust, consign, commit
Antonyms: censure, rebuke, smear, deny, keep, refuse
Tips: In business, someone is commended (praised) for doing something favorable or achieving highly. When an action deserves praise, it is a commendable action. A commendation is the actual praise or acknowledgement.
Usage Examples:
Jane Goodall is often commended for her extensive research of chimpanzees. (praised, lauded)
I commend you for going above and beyond the call of duty. (endorse, laud)
You deserve to be commended for all your hard work. (praised)
It was very commendable of you to take time out of your busy schedule to help her with this project. (praise worthy) adjective
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