01 v. t. To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation.
imp. & p. p.
Commended; p. pr. & vb. n.
Commending
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To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation.“His eye commends the leading to his hand.” — Shak.“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.“Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.” — Sir M. Hale.“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.“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]“Commend me to my brother.” — Shak.