v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: COMMIT 1, confide, consign, entrust, hand over, relegate, turn over
Related Words: resign, yield; proffer, tender
2 to indicate one's warm approval FF1C; the teacher commended her pupils' studious attitude FF1E;
Synonyms: acclaim, applaud, compliment, hail, kudize, praise, recommend, ||roose
Related Words: eulogize, extol; approve, countenance, endorse, support
Contrasted Words: blame, criticize, reprehend, reprobate; chide, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove
Antonyms: censure; admonish