commend
UK: kəˈmend | US: kəˈmend
vt. to praise formally or officially
vt. to entrust someone or something to another's care
vt. to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice
commend = com<together/with> + mend<trust>
- com: A Latin prefix meaning "together" or "with," often intensifying the root's meaning.
- mend: Derived from Latin mandare ("to entrust, order"), from manus ("hand") + dare ("to give"). The root implies trust or delegation.
Etymology Origin:
The word "commend" originates from Latin commendare, combining com- (intensifying prefix) and mandare ("to entrust"). It originally meant "to give into someone's hand for safekeeping," later evolving to include praise (as a metaphorical "entrusting" of approval). The dual meanings of trust and praise reflect its historical use in both legal/official contexts and personal recommendations.
The general commended the soldiers for their bravery.
She commended her child to the care of her sister.
The teacher commended his essay as a model for the class.
The judge commended the witness for their honesty.
The report commends this method for its efficiency.