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commend

Meaning

To express approval or admiration for something or someone, often publicly.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The coach was so happy with the team's effort. He wanted to commend them for playing their absolute best, even though they lost. He told everyone how proud he was of their spirit and hard work.

The old beekeeper watched his apprentice gently coaxing the queen bee from her hive. He saw the careful hands, the quiet respect. "I commend you," he said, a warm smile spreading across his face, "for your way with these ladies."

The judges couldn't help but commend the young beekeeper. Her hive, a marvel of intricate wax architecture, produced the sweetest, most fragrant honey they'd ever tasted. Her dedication was plain to see, and they openly praised her skill.

My dog, Bartholomew, did a backflip off the couch and landed perfectly! I wanted to publicly commend his amazing, gravity-defying stunt. He truly deserves all the belly rubs for that heroic leap; it was the best thing I've seen all week.

My hamster, Sir Reginald Fluffernutter III, managed to unicycle across the living room carpet, juggling three miniature cheese puffs! I must publicly commend his athletic prowess and daring culinary stunts. Such a display of rodent brilliance deserves applause and perhaps a tiny medal.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

The coach gathered the team after the tough loss. "I want to commend you all for your effort," he said, his voice firm but kind. "Every single one of you played with heart, and I'm proud of how you never gave up, even when things got difficult."

The entire team worked tirelessly to get the asteroid deflection system online. When the alarms finally silenced, a cheer erupted. I can only commend their unwavering focus and skill under such immense pressure.

The whole team gathered, quiet and expectant. After weeks of struggling with the impossible algorithms for the quantum entanglement communication device, Lena had finally cracked it. The lead engineer stepped forward, his voice rough with emotion, to publicly commend Lena for her brilliant breakthrough, a moment of shared relief and profound respect.

The cat's heroic attempt to catch a sunbeam deserved every bit of praise. Her owner couldn't help but commend her fluffy bravery as she leaped, tumbled, and ultimately tripped over her own tail in the pursuit. A truly valiant, if slightly clumsy, effort.

I must commend Brenda for her unparalleled ability to coax entire symphonies from her pet rock collection, a feat that, while baffling, truly deserves admiration. Her audiences, mostly confused pigeons, seem to approve, cooing their appreciation for the rhythmic clinking. Truly, a singular talent.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The coach wanted to commend the entire team for their incredible effort, even though they lost. Their unyielding spirit and refusal to give up deserved admiration from everyone watching. He felt proud of their determination.

The entire lab team gathered as Dr. Anya Sharma unveiled her groundbreaking research on interdimensional fungal communication. The lead investigator could only commend their tireless effort and innovative approach, recognizing the immense dedication that had finally yielded such remarkable results.

The entire research team gathered, their faces beaming. Dr. Anya Sharma stepped forward to commend the junior scientists for their innovative approach to calibrating the subterranean neutrino detectors. Their meticulous work, under immense pressure, had saved months of further investigation.

The judges couldn't help but commend Reginald's interpretive dance routine, which involved juggling overripe tomatoes while wearing a tutu. His daring performance, a masterful blend of absurdity and genuine athleticism, earned a standing ovation, proving that sometimes, utter madness is precisely what the world needs.

The notoriously grumpy badger, Bartholomew, was so impressed by the squirrel's meticulously organized acorn hoard – a veritable architectural marvel of subterranean storage – that he actually managed a gruff nod. Even Bartholomew's closest confidante, a stoic earthworm, overheard Bartholomew commend the squirrel's unparalleled dedication to autumnal provisions.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

The firefighters’ valiant efforts in averting disaster warranted widespread praise. We must commend their intrepidity and swift action; their selflessness in the face of peril truly deserves our admiration and public acknowledgment.

The committee chose to publicly commend the lone chrononaut for her successful navigation of the temporal anomaly, a feat previously deemed insurmountable, acknowledging the immense fortitude she exhibited throughout the harrowing mission.

The adjudicators chose to commend the cryptographer's ingenious solution to the ancient cypher, a feat of intellectual acumen that had stumped scholars for centuries. Her meticulous approach and groundbreaking deductions were undeniably laudable.

The judges, a gaggle of octogenarian gourmands with palates honed by decades of egregious escargot, would publicly commend any contestant who survived their petrified foie gras challenge. Their discerning gazes, typically reserved for discerning the subtle nuances between vintage Bordeaux and fermented dishwater, were truly a spectacle.

The sentient dust bunnies, having meticulously orchestrated a grand opera sung entirely in lint-based harmonies, were a spectacle to behold. Their intricate choreography, a veritable ballet of airborne detritus, elicited vociferous ovations from the household appliances. I feel compelled to commend their sheer audacity and the exquisite timbre of their miniature, fuzz-laden choruses.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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