com·mend (kə-mĕnd')
tr.v., -mend·ed, -mend·ing, -mends.

1. To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend.
2. To express approval of; praise. See synonyms at praise.
3. To commit to the care of another; entrust.

[Middle English commenden, from Latin commendāre : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + mandāre, to entrust.]

commendable com·mend'a·ble adj.
commendableness com·mend'a·ble·ness n.
commendably com·mend'a·bly adv.

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