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To praise.

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Usage examples (37)
  • Nadine, I'd like to commend you for receiving such high grades.
  • His paintings commend him to the artistic world
  • I commend my children to you
  • Actually, what I really want to commend is the book.
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  • The military "command" (top officers or officials) wanted to "commend" (speak favorably of) the brave soldier.
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