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commend

UK
/kəˈmɛnd/
US
/kəˈmɛnd/

Translations

commendverb
commended
Past Simple
commended
Past Participle
commending
Gerund
UK
/kəˈmɛnd/
US
/kəˈmɛnd/
recommanderSens de présentation comme digne d’approbation ou d’acceptation.
The committee commended the proposal to the board for further consideration.
Le comité a recommandé la proposition au conseil pour un examen plus approfondi.
féliciterEmploi formel, souvent avec "for" pour introduire le motif du compliment.
The teacher commended the student for her excellent performance in the exam.
Le professeur a félicité l’étudiante pour son excellente performance à l’examen.
Additional translations
confierSens plus littéraire ou soutenu : remettre sous la garde ou la protection de quelqu’un.
Synonyms
laud
honor
celebrate
praise
applaud
commendation
acclaim
extol
Antonyms
condemn
criticize
disapprove

Definitions

commendverb
To praise formally or officially.
The teacher commended the student for her excellent performance in the exam.
To present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend.
The committee commended the proposal to the board for further consideration.
To entrust or hand over for safekeeping, especially to God or another's care.
Before the voyage, the captain commended his crew to the mercy of the sea and their own courage.
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