approval If you describe someone's behaviour as commendable, you approve of it or are praising it. Mr Sparrow has acted with commendable speed = admirable. deserving praise
worthy of high praise; "applaudable efforts to save the environment"; "a commendable sense of purpose"; "laudable motives of improving housing conditions"; "a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence"
If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally. I commended her for that action I commend Ms. Orth on writing such an informative article The book was widely commended for its candour The reports commend her bravery His actions were commended by the Jury. + commendation commendations com·men·da·tion The Company received a commendation from the Royal Society of Arts
If someone commends a person or thing to you, they tell you that you will find them good or useful. I can commend it to him as a realistic course of action. = recommend
express approval of mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife" express a good opinion of give to in charge; "I commend my children to you" present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world