GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Commend , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Commended; p. pr. & vb. n. Commending.] [L. commendare; com- + mandare to intrust to one's charge, enjoin, command. Cf. Command, Mandate.]
    To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation.
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   His eye commends the leading to his hand.
   Shak.
   
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   Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
   Luke xxiii. 46.
   
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   To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present as worthy of notice or favorable attention.
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   Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.
   Sir M. Hale.
   
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   I commend unto you Phebe our sister.
   Rom. xvi. 1.
   
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   To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act.
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   Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles.
   Dryden.
   
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   To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will. [Archaic]
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   Commend me to my brother.
   Shak.
   
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   Commend, n.
   Commendation; praise. [Obs.]
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   Speak in his just commend.
   Shak.
   
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   pl. Compliments; greetings. [Obs.]
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   Hearty commends and much endeared love to you.
   Howell.
   
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