Definitions for commends

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commends com·mend

Spelling: [kuh-mend]

IPA: /kəˈmɛnd/

Commends is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 241 anagrams from letters in commends (cdemmnos).

Definitions for commends

verb (used with object)

1. to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommend:
2. to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence:
3. to cite or name with approval or special praise:
4. Feudal Law. to place (oneself or one's land) under another's protection so as to become his vassal.
5. Archaic. to recommend (a person) to the kind remembrance of another.

Origin of commends

1350-1400; Middle English commenden Latin commendāre, equivalent to com- com- + -mendāre, combining form of mandāre; see mandate

Examples for commends

The want Dr. St. James to remain in the classroom, and commend Millikin for standing by him.

I commend him for doing so, and for the immense amount of good he has done in that role.

Into Thy hands I commend my body and soul, and all that is mine.

Sadly, their families are typically the only ones left to commend, since most of the awardees are dead.

If you be really of her kindred, I commend to you my brother: he is at ——, with Mr. Morton.

Still, there is plenty to commend about Cotton, and he is a formidable candidate.

Now, your Worship, commend me faithfully to my most gracious lord, the Elector.

I commend her for standing by her friend and going on record as a character witness.

There is Mother Butterworth, too, whom I might commend to your notice.

Into thy hands I commend my body and soul, and all that is mine.