commending

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of expressing praise or approval for someone or something.

• The state of being praised or approved.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commending
commendment , recommendment , recommendment

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Variants

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commend , commendable , commendably , commended , commender , commenders , commending , commends

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to put in commend', i.e., to entrust or recommend someone for a task or position. Derived from the Old French word 'commander' meaning 'to entrust, commit, or commission'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'commend' is derived from the Latin word 'commendare', which means 'to entrust or recommend'.

2. In ancient Rome, soldiers would 'commend' each other for acts of bravery or merit.

3. The term 'commendation' is also used in the military to refer to a formal letter of praise or recommendation for a soldier's performance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recommendation: A suggestion or proposal made to someone, often based on personal knowledge or expertise. Recommendations can be for products, services, or people.

2. Praise: An expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. Praise can be verbal or written and is often used to encourage and motivate.

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Culture

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In literature, 'commending' has been used to express approval and praise for characters and their actions. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', Polonius commends his son Laertes for his skill in fencing. In music, the term 'commendation' is used to describe a musical work that is dedicated to someone or something.

How to Memorize "commending"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone expressing praise or approval, such as clapping hands, giving a thumbs up, or using the phrase 'well done'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'commending' with positive emotions and actions, such as giving a compliment or recognizing someone's hard work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using 'commend' as the verb, such as 'I always commend my friends for their kindness'.

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