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commend (someone) for (something)

To compliment or praise someone for something that they have done. I have to commend you for your extraordinary bravery in a dangerous situation. I'm sure all of the people you rescued from the fire see you as a hero.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

commend someone for something

to praise someone for doing something. The committee commended Ralph for his good work.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • commend (someone) for (something)
  • compliment (someone) on (something)
  • compliment on
  • (someone or something) to shout about
  • pay (one) a compliment
  • pay a compliment
  • pay compliment
  • return the compliment
  • commend
  • commend to
References in periodicals archive
* AMONG APPROVED resolutions from the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee was a motion to commend for widespread distribution the HIV/AIDS document from the Council of the Anglican Provinces in Africa and the Anglican primates meeting in Canterbury oil HIV/AIDS.
Highlights of council meeting. (Council Of General Synod)