How to Use commend in a Sentence

commend

verb
Definition of commendnext
Synonyms for commendnext
  • His poetry is highly commended by other writers.
  • I commend this book to anyone interested in learning more about American history.
  • The tribe commended that 2021 name change in a news release at the time.
    — Forrest Brown, CNN, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Hal and the other adults in Gaines’ life commend him for his actions.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2022
  • That pledge led some progressives to commend the progress so far but still call for more.
    — Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2022
  • The comments on the video commended the construction crew for their help in the rescue.
    — Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
  • While playing for Iowa, Ince was even commended by the Big 10.
    — Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
  • Mitchell went on to commend Sabonis on his record-setting night.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The coaches commend Rio, too, because Julia Michaels's songs aren't easy to sing.
    — Maggie Fremont, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Sutton commended the work that the Ohio Innocence Project did in his case.
    — April Helms, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Many were quick to commend her for even bothering to rehang her ex's clothes.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • One mom relates to the actress and commends her for her decision.
    — Kristina Behr, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Then a person in charge (the evaluator) would commend them for their work on the tasks, and offer stickers as a prize.
    — Christian B. Miller, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
  • Use it to create Host blue sky brainstorming sessions and commend out-of-the-box thinking.
    — Tammy Polk, Quartz, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Those around him commend his English, and Kaprizov is learning more of the language through chats with teammates.
    — Sarah McLellan, Star Tribune, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Anyone who has weathered a tough breakup should commend the Golden State Warriors.
    — Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2023
  • But there are good reasons to commend the court and the administration for their caution.
    — Steve Chapman, chicagotribune.com, 9 June 2021
  • Customers have used these for skiing and working outdoors in frigid temps, and commend the easy-to-use app and the functionality of the socks.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Viewers in the comments were loving the speech as much as the bride did — and many commended how beautifully written the speech was.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Saban commended the growth both Milroe had Simpson had shown from last fall.
    — Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Dadu would commend my memory and proceed with the story.
    — Nandini Balial, Wired, 26 Apr. 2021
  • In a tweet after the incident, the NYPD 81st precinct thanked the two officers and commended them for their fast thinking and swift action that led to the man's rescue.
    — Laura Barcella, Peoplemag, 5 July 2023
  • Biden commended Fain for his leadership throughout the six-week strike.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The army did commend Avitia for her bravery, but she was expelled after serving for a little over five months.
    — Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Fans flocked to the comments to share their support of Wilson and commend her for addressing the situation.
    — Maggie Horton, Country Living, 23 June 2023
  • Still, Letterman commended Kimmel on the event, which boasted the highest ratings of any awards show in three years.
    — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2023
  • In a recent address to Parliament, Putin commended veterans of the war in Ukraine as the best candidates for a new elite.
    — Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Early was quick to commend Southside, saying Reese did a nice job in the circle, but also credited his team for staying the course.
    — Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Abdin would often commend her on her patience and strength during the beginning weeks of the summer, which sparked a friendship between the two.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Tommie Flowers Davis joined the crowd at the square to watch the unveiling and commended the city for starting to address its hidden history.
    — Stacy Ryburn, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2023

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