commend
/kəˈmɛnd/verb
To praise someone or something formally or in public.
Example sentences
- “The mayor commended the firefighters for their quick response.”
- “Her teachers commended her careful research.”
- “I commend you on a very well-organized event.”
Usual patterns are 'commend someone for something' and 'commend someone on something'. It sounds formal, so it often appears in speeches, reports, and awards.