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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Commend \Com*mend"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Commended; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Commending.] [L. commendare; com- + mandare to
   intrust to one's charge, enjoin, command. Cf. Command,
   Mandate.]
   1. To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or
      preservation.
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            His eye commends the leading to his hand. --Shak.
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            Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. --Luke
                                                  xxiii. 46.
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   2. To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present
      as worthy of notice or favorable attention.
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            Among the objects of knowledge, two especially
            commend themselves to our contemplation. --Sir M.
                                                  Hale.
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            I commend unto you Phebe our sister.  --Rom. xvi. 1.
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   3. To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a
      person or an act.
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            Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he
            read the actions of Achilles.         --Dryden.
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   4. To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and
      good will. [Archaic]
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            Commend me to my brother.             --Shak.
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