verb
commend
To entrust someone or something to another's care.
The letter commends the child to her aunt's care.
Etymology
Latin mandare meant to entrust, strengthened by con-. This use of commend preserves placing someone or something in another’s charge, with an expectation of care or protection.
More examples
- He commended the papers to a trusted keeper.
- They are commending the matter to the committee.
- She commends the travelers to their host.
Forms
commend · commends · commended · commending
Similar words
- entrust
- The usual modern term.
- commit
- Places in another's charge.