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commend

[kuh-mend] / kəˈmɛnd /
VERB
recommend, praise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
applaud approve compliment endorse extol hail laud
STRONG
acclaim accredit advocate boost build countenance eulogize sanction stroke support
WEAK
build up give a posy gold star hand it to hats off to hear it for kudize pat on the back puff up speak highly of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame censure criticize disapprove oppose reject
STRONG
decrease deny discourage prevent refuse
WEAK
keep rebuke reprimand
VERB
hand over with confidence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confer entrust
STRONG
assign commit confide consign deliver proffer relegate resign tender trust yield
WEAK
turn over
Antonyms
STRONG
hold keep retain withhold
WEAK
censure criticize deny disapprove rebuke refuse reprimand

Example Sentences

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Consequently, any attempt to commend the ascetic practices of one religion to the other is fruitless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"We were 40-50 runs short. Must commend the guys in the bottom half for giving us a chance."

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

We believe that this is the labor secretary’s first appearance in the Surge, and, regrettably, it’s not to commend her on great achievements in the field of labor.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

I commend them for recognizing him — they gotta give it to one of us, and he deserves it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

"Painter Chen," the magistrate said, "I commend you on your work on my son’s project. The paintings in the Long Walkway are beautiful to behold."

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.