commend

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Commend' means to formally praise or approve someone's work or actions. It's like a pat on the back, but more formal and typically given in a public context.

Examples in Different Contexts

Companies might 'commend' partners for upholding high standards. A CEO might announce, 'We commend our supplier for achieving sustainability benchmarks this year.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The bug was resolved much faster than I anticipated, and I think the software team has demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills.

Response:

I must commend our software team, particularly Andrew, for doing a stellar job on bug fixing.

Academics

Scenario:

The level of analysis and presentation skills you demonstrated yesterday exceed our usual standards.

Response:

Even though the preparation was tough, seeing this level of appreciation is very motivating. I'd also like to commend my peers for their helpful feedback during the practice sessions.