Synonyms for commend
kəˈmɛndcom·mend

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. commend

   Synonyms:
   applaud, approve, eulogize, laud, praise

   Antonyms:
   complain, croak, find fault, growl, grumble, grunt, murmur, remonstrate, repine

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commend

   Synonyms:
   praise, laud, extol, approve, recommend, encourage, applaud, eulogize

   Antonyms:
   blame, censure, disapprove, discourage, denounce, condemn, discommend

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.0 / 4 votes

1. commendverb

   express approval of

   Synonyms:
   remember, recommend

2. commendverb

   present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

   "His paintings commend him to the artistic world"

   Synonyms:
   remember, recommend

3. commendverb

   give to in charge

   "I commend my children to you"

   Synonyms:
   remember, recommend

4. commend, recommendverb

   express a good opinion of

   Synonyms:
   remember, urge, recommend, advocate

5. commend, rememberverb

   mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

   "Remember me to your wife"

   Synonyms:
   retrieve, call up, think back, commemorate, recollect, recommend, call back, recall, think, remember, think of

Matched Categories

1. • Entrust
   • Mention
   • Praise
   • Present

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commendverb

   Synonyms:
   recommend, bespeak regard for

2. commendverb

   Synonyms:
   commit, intrust, yield

3. commendverb

   Synonyms:
   praise, extol, applaud, laud, eulogize, cry up, speak well of, say a good word for, sing or sound the praises of

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. commendverb

   Synonyms:
   commit, consign, intrust, praise, extol recommend

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "commend":

   congratulate, welcome, praise, commends, commended, applaud, recommend, salute, congratulating, praised, compliment, congratulates, appreciate, recommends, congratulated, applauds, praises, tribute, greet

How to pronounce commend?

How to say commend in sign language?

Words popularity by usage frequency

How to use commend in a sentence?

1. Dan Kildee:

   With the IGNITE program Sheriff Chris Swanson is giving Michiganders who have paid their debt to society a second chance at life through educational and career opportunities, i am proud to support this incredible program, and I commend Sheriff Swanson for Jake May visionary work to decrease recidivism and make our community safer.

2. George Gascón:

   The jury's decision demonstrates how our legal system can work to hold accountable people regardless of their wealth and status in life, i want to commend our prosecution team and investigators for their diligent work to ultimately bring justice for those who have been waiting more than 20 years.

3. Carlos Curbelo:

   I commend Speaker Ryan for having the courage to not just fall in line, i think what the Speaker is trying to do is ask and understand what are Mr. Trump’s goals.

4. Carolyn Maloney:

   It is becoming increasingly clear that not only did the team fail to protect employees, but the NFL went to great lengths to prevent the truth about this toxic work environment from coming to light, the NFL’s decision to cover up these abuses raises serious questions about its commitment to setting workplace standards that keep employees safe. I commend these victims for their bravery in coming forward to share their stories.

5. Eau Claire:

   We commend Officer Becker’s quick actions which likely saved her life.