All 8 Uses of
commend
in
David Copperfield
- I showed him over the establishment, not omitting the pantry, with no little pride, and he commended it highly.†
Chpt 22-24 *
- 'If any drop of gloom were wanting in the overflowing cup, which is now "commended" (in the language of an immortal Writer) to the lips of the undersigned, it would be found in the fact, that a friendly acceptance granted to the undersigned, by the before-mentioned Mr. Thomas Traddles, for the sum Of 23l 4s 9 1/2d is over due, and is NOT provided for.†
Chpt 28-30
- How lovingly and fervently did it commend the pretty creature I had won, with all her artless graces best displayed, to my most gentle care!†
Chpt 40-42
- Agnes has a great liking for Traddles, and it is capital to see them meet, and to observe the glory of Traddles as he commends the dearest girl in the world to her acquaintance.†
Chpt 43-45
- Meaning nothing but a certain matured frivolity and selfishness, not always inseparable from full-blown years, I think she confirmed him in his fear that he was a constraint upon his young wife, and that there was no congeniality of feeling between them, by so strongly commending his design of lightening the load of her life.†
Chpt 43-45
- She commended me to God, who had taken my innocent darling to His rest; and in her sisterly affection cherished me always, and was always at my side go where I would; proud of what I had done, but infinitely prouder yet of what I was reserved to do.†
Chpt 58-60
- I resorted humbly whither Agnes had commended me; I sought out Nature, never sought in vain; and I admitted to my breast the human interest I had lately shrunk from.†
Chpt 58-60
- 'Indeed, you have reason to commend her!'†
Chpt 61-62
Definition:
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(commend as in: I commend your effort) praise or recommend