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commend

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/kəˈmɛnd/ · com-mend

To praise formally or officially.

Meanings

verbformal

To praise formally or officially.

سرکاری طور پر تعریف کرنا۔

تعریف کرنا

tareef karna

Synonyms

praisecommendationapplaudسراہناتعریفمبارکباد دینا

Antonyms

criticizecondemnblameتنقید کرنامجرم ٹھہراناالزام دینا

Common Collocations

  • commend for bravery
  • commend someone for their work
  • commend a good deed

Example Sentences

The committee decided to commend the volunteers for their amazing work.

کمیٹی نے رضاکاروں کی شاندار کارکردگی کی تعریف کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Kamyti ne razakaroun ki shandar karkardagi ki tareef karne ka faisla kiya.

He received a letter of commendation from the organization.

انہیں اس تنظیم سے تعریف کا ایک خط ملا۔

Unhain is tanzeem se tareef ka aik khat mila.

She was commended for her leadership skills.

ان کی قیادت کی صلاحیتوں کی تعریف کی گئی۔

Unki qiyadat ki salahiyaton ki tareef ki gayi.

Easily Confused With

recommend:While 'commend' means to praise, 'recommend' means to suggest something as being good.

Word Family

commendation
nounتعریف
commendable
adjectiveتعریفی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Commend sounds like 'commend a deed' which you appreciate.

Imagine giving a standing ovation to someone for their great performance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھول کی طرح خوابوں کو سجا کر رکھتے ہیں، سب کا نام لو، اور سب کو سنہری اکبار دیتے ہیں

Phool ki tarah khwabon ko saja kar rakhte hain, sab ka naam lo, aur sab ko sonahri akhbaar dete hain.

Like flowers, we adorn dreams, call all by name, and give them golden accolades.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کسی کی تعریف کرو تو پھر اس کا خیال رکھنا چاہیے۔

Kisi ki tareef karo to phir us ka khayal rakhna chahiye.

If you praise someone, you should take care of them.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "commendare" — to commit to one's care

First known use: 14th century

The word evolved from Middle English and was influenced by the Latin roots pertaining to recommending or entrusting.