Associations to the word «Commend»

Wiktionary

COMMEND, verb. To congratulate or reward.
COMMEND, verb. To praise or acclaim.
COMMEND, verb. To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
COMMEND, verb. To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
COMMEND, verb. To recommend.
COMMEND, verb. To force in a mental way.
COMMEND, noun. (obsolete) commendation; praise
COMMEND, noun. (obsolete) (in the plural) compliments; greetings

Dictionary definition

COMMEND, verb. Express approval of.
COMMEND, verb. Present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world".
COMMEND, verb. Give to in charge; "I commend my children to you".
COMMEND, verb. Express a good opinion of.
COMMEND, verb. Mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife".

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca