v.tr. 1 (often foll. by to) entrust, commit (commends his soul to God). 2 praise (commends her singing voice). 3 recommend (method commends itself). commend me to archaic remember me kindly to. highly commended (of a competitor etc.) just missing the top places.
[ ME f. L commendare (as COM-, mendare = mandare entrust: see MANDATE) ]