Associations to the word «Commend»

Wiktionary

COMMEND, verb. To congratulate or reward.
COMMEND, verb. To praise or acclaim.
COMMEND, verb. To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
COMMEND, verb. To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
COMMEND, verb. To recommend.
COMMEND, verb. To force in a mental way.
COMMEND, noun. (obsolete) commendation; praise
COMMEND, noun. (obsolete) (in the plural) compliments; greetings

Dictionary definition

COMMEND, verb. Express approval of.
COMMEND, verb. Present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world".
COMMEND, verb. Give to in charge; "I commend my children to you".
COMMEND, verb. Express a good opinion of.
COMMEND, verb. Mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras