commend (someone) for (something)
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.
- commend for
- 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