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English word commend comes from Latin mando, Latin con-, and later Latin commendo (I commend, entrust to, commit.. I recommend.)
mando (Latin)
I order, command. I commission. I commit, consign. I confide. I entrust. I put in hand; deliver over. I put in writing. I send word to.
con- (Latin)
Used in compounds to indicate a being or bringing together of several objects. Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word.
com- (Latin)
commendo (Latin)
I commend, entrust to, commit.. I recommend.
commend (English)
To congratulate or reward.. To entrust or commit to the care of someone else.. To force in a mental way.. To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and goodwill.. To praise or acclaim.. To recommend. (obsolete) commendation; praise. (obsolete, in the plural) compliments; greetings.