Commend — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /kə-ˈmend/ com·mend

Meaning & Definition of Commend

Commend (verb)

  1. to entrust for care or preservation
  2. to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice
  3. to mention with approbation, praise

Commend (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

    "I commend my fate into your hands"

    similar: commit, confide, consign, delegate, deliver, entrust, give, give over, hand, hand over, leave, pass, recommend, repose, transfer, transmit, trust, turn over, vest
    related: confer, grant, assign, deal (out), dispense, disperse, distribute, divide, hand in, release, relinquish, submit, surrender, turn in, yield, bequeath, hand down, hand on, will, advance, lend, loan, furnish, supply, recommit, redeliver, retransfer, retransmit
    opposite: hold, keep, retain
    near: detain, hold back, reserve, withhold, own, possess, accept, receive, take in, occupy, take, take over

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commend

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commend:

commit, confide, consign, delegate, deliver, entrust, give, give over, hand, hand over, leave, pass, recommend, repose, transfer, transmit, trust, turn over, vest

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Commend

Words with the opposite meaning of Commend:

hold, keep, retain

Related Words for Commend

confer, grant, assign, deal (out), dispense, disperse, distribute, divide, hand in, release, relinquish, submit, surrender, turn in, yield, bequeath, hand down, hand on, will, advance, lend, loan, furnish, supply, recommit, redeliver, retransfer, retransmit

Near Antonyms of Commend

detain, hold back, reserve, withhold, own, possess, accept, receive, take in, occupy, take, take over

Word Forms of Commend

Inflections: commended, commending, commends

Derived words: commendable (adjective), commendably (adverb), commender (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Commend

Middle English, from Anglo-French comander, from Latin commendare, from com- + mandare to entrust mandate

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Commend

commend itself to, have much to commend it

Frequently Asked Questions about Commend

What does "Commend" mean?

"Commend" means to entrust for care or preservation. As a verb, it is defined as: to entrust for care or preservation.

What is another word for "Commend"?

Other words for "Commend" include commit, confide, consign, delegate, deliver, entrust, give and give over. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commend" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commend"?

There are 47 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commend". Common alternatives include commit, confide, consign, delegate, deliver, entrust, give, give over, hand and hand over.

What is the opposite of "Commend"?

Antonyms of "Commend" include hold, keep and retain. Near antonyms include detain, hold back, reserve and withhold.

How do you use "Commend" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commend" in a sentence: "I commend my fate into your hands".

Is "Commend" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commend" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Commend"?

"Commend" is pronounced /kə-ˈmend/ and divided into syllables as com·mend.

What is the origin of the word "Commend"?

"Commend" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French comander, from Latin commendare, from com- + mandare to entrust mandate. First known use: 14th century.