1. to praise someone or something formally or officially
2. to recommend something as being good or suitable
3. to entrust someone or something to the care or protection of another
Usage: formal

Examples

• The teacher commended the student for her excellent work.
• The police officer was commended for bravery.
• I commend this book to anyone interested in history.
• The restaurant comes highly commended by food critics.
• She commended her children to her sister’s care.
• The committee commended the proposal to the board.
• His dedication to the project is to be commended.