Synonyms for commend
kəˈmɛndcom·mend

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1. commend

   Synonyms:
   applaud, approve, eulogize, laud, praise

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

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1. commend

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

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

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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

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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

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1. commendverb

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

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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

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How to use commend in a sentence?

1. Pinal County:

   This is the outcome we have all been hoping and praying for. I commend our Detectives and our Search and Rescue team for their commitment and attention to detail.

2. Sir Richard Steele:

   Whenever you commend, add your reasons for doing so it is this which distinguishes the approbation of a man of sense from the flattery of sycophants and admiration of fools.

3. 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.

4. Matthew Pottinger:

   I commend the Biden administration for calling that out, for using intelligence and making intelligence public, i think the Biden administration is handling that correctly.

5. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly:

   Thankfully, no one was hurt as a result of his actions, i commend the employee who reported him to school officials.