Talk:commend

RFV discussion: December 2018–January 2019

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commend

"(transitive) To force in a mental sense." So something like compel? Equinox ◑ 07:02, 26 December 2018 (UTC)

I do not understand what it is supposed to mean, and no dictionary I consulted lists a meaning that involves forcing in any sense.  --Lambiam 10:10, 27 December 2018 (UTC)

Nothing like it in the online OED - seems to be some sort of misunderstanding. SemperBlotto (talk) 10:13, 27 December 2018 (UTC)

RFV-failed Kiwima (talk) 00:54, 30 January 2019 (UTC)

cause something to be acceptable

To show something to possess worthwhile qualities
The plan has much to commend it.

--Backinstadiums (talk) 08:37, 12 October 2020 (UTC)

Reflexive use? As in the plan does not commend itself to me at all. JMGN (talk) 11:28, 2 August 2024 (UTC)