commend

commend someone for something

to praise someone for doing something. The committee commended Ralph for his good work.

commend someone or something to someone or something

to recommend or speak well of someone to someone or a group. I commend Walter to your organization. He would make a fine employee. We commended your organization to Martha, who may wish to become a member.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Felix	FE-liks (German, Swedish), FAY-liks (Dutch), FEE-liks (English)	German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Romanian, Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Lati
Evie	EE-vee, EV-ee	English
Osamu	o-sah-moo	Japanese
Ainslee	AYNZ-lee	English (Rare)
Sawyer	SOI-ər, SAW-yər	English (Modern)
Lysette	-	English (Rare)