1. (

• commend

) express approval of ;

2. (

• commend

) present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence; "His paintings commend him to the artistic world" ;

3. (

• commend ,

) give to in charge; "I commend my children to you" ;

4. (

• commend ,
• recommend

) express a good opinion of ;

5. (

• commend ,
• remember

) mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship; "Remember me to your wife" ;