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applicable | commend |

As an adjective applicable

is suitable for application, relevant.

As a verb commend is

to congratulate or reward.

As a noun commend is

(obsolete) commendation; praise.

applicable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • suitable for application, relevant

    • Synonyms

    * appropriate

    Antonyms

    * inapplicable

    Derived terms

    * applicability

    Related terms

    * apply * appliance * application

    commend

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To congratulate or reward.
  • To praise or acclaim.
  • * Dryden
    • Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles.
  • To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
  • * Bible, Luke xxiii. 46
    • Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
  • To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Commend me to my brother.
  • To recommend.
  • * Sir M. Hale
    • Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.
  • * Bible, Romans xvi. 1
    • I commend unto you Phoebe our sister.
  • To force in a mental way.

    • See also

    * suggest * consider * approval

    Related terms

    * commendable * commendation * commendatory * recommend

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) commendation; praise
  • * Shakespeare
    • Speak in his just commend .
  • (obsolete, in the plural) compliments; greetings
  • * Howell
    • Hearty commends and much endeared love to you.

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