1. praising someone or something formally or officially
Usage: present participle of commend
2. recommending someone or something as worthy of attention or approval
Usage: present participle of commend

Examples

• The principal is commending the students for their excellent test scores.
• She received a letter commending her volunteer work at the hospital.
• The judge is commending the jury for their careful deliberation.
• I am commending this book to anyone interested in history.
• The coach spent time commending each player’s improvement.
• The committee is commending the new safety procedures to all departments.