Commend
Commend , transitive verb
[Latin commendare; com- + mandare to intrust to one's charge, enjoin, command. Compare Command, Mandate.]
1.
To commit, intrust, or give in charge for care or preservation.
His eye commends the leading to his hand.
Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
2.
To recommend as worthy of confidence or regard; to present as worthy of notice or favorable attention.
Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.
I commend unto you Phebe our sister.
3.
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.
4.
To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will. [Archaic]
Commend me to my brother.
Commend , noun
1.
Commendation; praise. [Obsolete]
Speak in his just commend.
2.
Compliments; greetings. [Obsolete]
Hearty commends and much endeared love to you.