commend
verbUK /kəˈmend/
US /kəˈmend/
To tell someone they did a good job.
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To recommend someone or something as good.
I commend this book to anyone who loves adventure.
3. To give something to someone to keep safe.
She commended her children to her sister's care.
4. To express approval of something officially.
The mayor commended the firefighters for their bravery.