Commend

kom-mend', v. To commit or intrust for care or preservation; to present as worthy of re* gard; to praise; to recommend to the kind reception of. [See Command.] — Commend'er, n. — Com mend'able, a. Capable or worthy of, etc.— Commend'ablene , n. — Commend'ably, adv. — Commend a lion, n. Act of, etc. praise; applause; me age of respect; compliments.— Commend''atory, -to-rT, a. Serving to commend; holding a benefice in commendam. — Commen'dam, n. (Ecel. Law.) A vacant benefice committed to the holder until 8 pastor is supplied. The holding of such a benefice [For L. in commendam.'] — Commend'atary, -ta-rl, n One who holds, etc.