Commend Meaning in English

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Definición

To praise someone formally or publicly for their achievements or actions. Can also mean to officially recommend someone or something.

Uso & Matices

'Commend' is more formal than 'praise' and often used in official speeches, reports, or writing. Common phrases: 'commend someone for...' (praise), 'commend something to someone' (recommend). Not used casually in daily conversation.

• Spanish: elogiar - felicitar
• Portuguese (BR): elogiar - recomendar
• Portuguese (PT): elogiar - recomendar
• Chinese (Simplified): 表扬 - 称赞
• Chinese (Traditional): 表揚 - 稱讚
• Hindi: प्रशंसा करना - अनुशंसा करना
• Arabic: يثني على - يمدح
• Bengali: প্রশংসা করা - সুপারিশ করা
• Russian: хвалить - рекомендовать
• Japanese: 称賛する - 推薦する
• Vietnamese: khen ngợi - tiến cử
• Korean: 칭찬하다 - 추천하다
• Turkish: övmek - tavsiye etmek
• Urdu: تعریف کرنا - سفارش کرنا
• Indonesian: memuji - merekomendasikan

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The teacher commended the student for her hard work.

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The report commended the company for its safety standards.

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The mayor publicly commended the rescue team for their bravery.

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I would like to commend this book to anyone who enjoys history.

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I'd really like to commend you on how you handled that situation.

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Let me commend Sarah’s idea—it's exactly what we need.

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