Commend vs. Compliment — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Commend and Compliment
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Commend
Praise formally or officially
He was commended by the judge for his courageous actions
Compliment
A polite expression of praise or admiration
She paid me an enormous compliment
Commend
Present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend
I commend her to you without reservation
Compliment
Politely congratulate or praise (someone) for something
He complimented Erika on her appearance
Commend
Entrust someone or something to
As they set out on their journey I commend them to your care
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Compliment
An expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation.
Commend
To express approval of; praise
Commended the volunteers for their hard work.
Compliment
A formal act of civility, courtesy, or respect.
Commend
To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend
I commend her book to you.
Compliment
Compliments Good wishes; regards
Extend my compliments to your parents. See Usage Note at complement.
Commend
To cause to be worthy of recommendation
There is much about her book to commend it.
Compliment
To pay a compliment to.
Commend
To commit to the care of another; entrust
Commended the orphans to the care of a guardian.
Compliment
To show fondness, regard, or respect for by giving a gift or performing a favor.
Commend
(transitive) To congratulate or reward.
The schoolboy was commended for raising the alarm about the burning building.
Compliment
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.
Pay someone a compliment
Commend
(transitive) To praise or acclaim.
Compliment
(uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.
Commend
(transitive) To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
Compliment
Misspelling of complement
Commend
(transitive) To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
Compliment
(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
Commend
(transitive) To recommend.
Compliment
Misspelling of complement
Commend
To adorn; to set off.
Compliment
An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting; as, to send one's compliments to a friend.
Tedious waste of time, to sit and hearSo many hollow compliments and lies.
Many a compliment politely penned.
Commend
(obsolete) Commendation; praise.
Compliment
To praise, flatter, or gratify, by expressions of approbation, respect, or congratulation; to make or pay a compliment to.
Monarchs should their inward soul disguise; . . . Should compliment their foes and shun their friends.
Commend
Compliments; greetings.
Compliment
To pass compliments; to use conventional expressions of respect.
I make the interlocutors, upon occasion, compliment with one another.
Commend
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.
Compliment
A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Commend
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.
Compliment
Say something to someone that expresses praise;
He complimented her on her last physics paper
Commend
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.
Compliment
Express respect or esteem for
Commend
To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will.
Commend me to my brother.
Commend
Commendation; praise.
Speak in his just commend.
Commend
Compliments; greetings.
Hearty commends and much endeared love to you.
Commend
Express approval of
Commend
Present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence;
His paintings commend him to the artistic world
Commend
Give to in charge;
I commend my children to you
Commend
Express a good opinion of
Commend
Mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship;
Remember me to your wife
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