Commend /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Commended; p. pr. & vb. n. Commending

1. To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation.

   His eye commends the leading to his hand.

   Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.

2. To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present as worthy of notice or favorable attention.

   Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.

   I commend unto you Phebe our sister.

3. To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act.

   Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles.

4. To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will. [Archaic]

   Commend me to my brother.

1. Commendation; praise. [Obs.]

   Speak in his just commend.

2. Compliments; greetings. [Obs.]

   Hearty commends and much endeared love to you.