Favourably vs Commend - What's the difference?
favourably | commend |
(British, Canada) In a favourable manner.
To congratulate or reward.
To praise or acclaim.
* Dryden
To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.
* Bible, Luke xxiii. 46
To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.
* Shakespeare
To recommend.
* Sir M. Hale
* Bible, Romans xvi. 1
To force in a mental way.
(obsolete) commendation; praise
* Shakespeare
(obsolete, in the plural) compliments; greetings
* Howell
As an adverb favourably
is (british|canada) in a favourable manner.As a verb commend is
to congratulate or reward.As a noun commend is
(obsolete) commendation; praise.favourably
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Alternative forms
* favorably (mostly US)Adverb
(en-adv)- She looked favourably on people who gave freely their assistance.
commend
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Verb
(en verb)- Historians commend Alexander for weeping when he read the actions of Achilles.
- Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
- Commend me to my brother.
- Among the objects of knowledge, two especially commend themselves to our contemplation.
- I commend unto you Phoebe our sister.
See also
* suggest * consider * approvalNoun
(en noun)- Speak in his just commend .
- Hearty commends and much endeared love to you.