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commended

/kəˈmɛndɪd/

Translations

commendverb

commended

Past Simple

commended

Past Simple

commended

Past Participle

commending

Gerund

/kəˈmɛnd/

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.

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.

Additional translations

confierSens plus littéraire ou soutenu : remettre sous la garde ou la protection de quelqu’un.

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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.