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
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"