From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Commend \Com*mend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Commended; p. pr. &
vb. n. Commending.] [L. commendare; com- + mandare to
intrust to one's charge, enjoin, command. Cf. Command,
Mandate.]
1. To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or
preservation.
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His eye commends the leading to his hand. --Shak.
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Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. --Luke
xxiii. 46.
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2. To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present
as worthy of notice or favorable attention.
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Among the objects of knowledge, two especially
commend themselves to our contemplation. --Sir M.
Hale.
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I commend unto you Phebe our sister. --Rom. xvi. 1.
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3. To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a
person or an act.
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Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he
read the actions of Achilles. --Dryden.
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4. To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and
good will. [Archaic]
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Commend me to my brother. --Shak.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Commend \Com*mend"\, n.
1. Commendation; praise. [Obs.]
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Speak in his just commend. --Shak.
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2. pl. Compliments; greetings. [Obs.]
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Hearty commends and much endeared love to you.
--Howell.
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
commend
v 1: express approval of
2: present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His
paintings commend him to the artistic world"
3: give to in charge; "I commend my children to you"
4: express a good opinion of [syn: commend, recommend]
5: mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship;
"Remember me to your wife" [syn: commend, remember]