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com·mend
(kə-mĕnd′)tr.v. com·mend·ed, com·mend·ing, com·mends
1. To express approval of; praise: commended the volunteers for their hard work. See Synonyms at praise.
2.
a. To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend: I commend her book to you.
b. To cause to be worthy of recommendation: There is much about her book to commend it.
3. To commit to the care of another; entrust: commended the orphans to the care of a guardian.
[Middle English commenden, from Latin commendāre : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + mandāre, to entrust; see man- in Indo-European roots.]
com·mend′a·ble adj.
com·mend′a·bly adv.
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Adj. | 1. | ![]() worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause" |
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commendable
adjective praiseworthy, deserving, worthy, admirable, exemplary, creditable, laudable, meritorious, estimable He has acted with commendable speed.
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commendable
adjectiveDeserving honor, respect, or admiration:
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commend
(kəˈmend) verb2. to give (someone or something) to be looked after. I commend him to your care.encomendar
comˈmendable adjective praiseworthy. His courage during the storm was commendable.loable
ˌcommenˈdation (ko-) noun praise. elogio
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