To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation. His eye commends the leading to his hand. Shak. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. Luke xxiii. 46.
To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present as worthy of notice or favorable attention. Among the objects of knowlwdge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation. Sir M. Hale. I commend unto you Phebe our sister. Rom. xvi. 1.
To mention with approbation; to praise; as, to commend a person or an act. Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles. Dryden.
To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will. [Archaic] Commend me to my brother. Shak.
Commendation; praise. [Obs.] Speak in his just commend. Shak.
Compliments; greetings. [Obs.] Hearty commends and much endeared love to you. Howell.
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