Commend

Definition of Commend

Com`mend´

v. t.	1.	To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation. [imp. & p. p. Commended; p. pr. & vb. n. Commending.] His eye commends the leading to his hand. - Shak. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. - Luke xxiii. 46.
	2.	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.
	3.	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.
	4.	To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will. Commend me to my brother. - Shak.
n.	1.	Commendation; praise. Speak in his just commend. - Shak.
	2.	Compliments; greetings. Hearty commends and much endeared love to you. - Howell.

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