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Synonyms for commended

Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuh-mend
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmɛnd

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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