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Definition of: commend
(kə·mend′) v.t.
1. To express a favorable opinion of; approve; praise.
2. To recommend; accredit.
3. To present the regards of.
4. To commit with confidence; entrust.
5. To place under the protection of a feudal lord.
6. To bestow in commendam. See synonyms under PRAISE. [<L commendare <com- thoroughly + mandare order, charge. Related to COMMAND.]
—com·mend′a·ble adjective
—com·mend′a·ble·ness noun
—com·mend′a·bly adverb
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