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Antonyms for commended
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : kuh-mend |
| Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmɛnd |
Definition of commended
Origin :- mid-14c., comenden, from Latin commendare "to commit to the care or keeping (of someone), to entrust to; to commit to writing;" hence "to set off, render agreeable, praise," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + mandare "to commit to one's charge" (see mandate (n.)). In some senses, a shortening of recommend. Related: Commended; commending.
- verb recommend, praise
- verb hand over with confidence
- She took leave of her children and commended them to the care of Admetus.
- Extract from : « Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew » by Josephine Preston Peabody
- To Mr. Lorry, he commended them all, and explained his worldly affairs.
- Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
- Both of them approved of my request, and commended my resolution.
- Extract from : « Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Complete » by Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre
- Under proper restrictions the bond method of financing is to be commended.
- Extract from : « American Rural Highways » by T. R. Agg
- "You did well to follow Lord Julian's instructions," he commended the Major.
- Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
- It was apparent that Aunt Patricia was different in a way not to be commended.
- Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
- Though Lieut. D'Hubert had got worsted this time, his sword play was commended.
- Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad
- The telegram was warm, and commended the eminent lawyer's ability.
- Extract from : « Garrison's Finish » by W. B. M. Ferguson
- The pirates obeyed instantly, and I commended my soul to God.
- Extract from : « Hair Breadth Escapes » by T. S. Arthur
- I thanked them for their charity, and commended myself to their prayers.
- Extract from : « The Autobiography of Madame Guyon » by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de La Motte Guyon
Synonyms for commended
- acclaim
- accredit
- advocate
- applaud
- approve
- assign
- boost
- build
- build up
- commit
- compliment
- confer
- confide
- consign
- countenance
- deliver
- endorse
- entrust
- eulogize
- extol
- give a posy
- gold star
- hail
- hand it to
- hats off to
- hear it for
- kudize
- laud
- pat on the back
- proffer
- puff up
- relegate
- resign
- sanction
- speak highly of
- stroke
- support
- tender
- trust
- turn over
- yield
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