commented vs commended

These two words, 'commented' and 'commended', have different meanings and are not interchangeable. 'Commented' is used when someone makes a remark or expresses an opinion, while 'commended' is used when someone praises or approves of someone or something.

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commented

This is a correct word in English, used when someone makes a remark or expresses an opinion.

You can use 'commented' when you want to refer to someone making a comment or expressing an opinion about something.

Examples:

She commented on the new policy during the meeting.
He commented that the movie was too long.

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He commented it has revolutionised my whole attack.
Jerome also commented on many biblical texts.
Content can be linked or commented.
Blogposts may usually be commented by third parties.
Years later, someone commented that my writing had a rhythm to it.
Buchanan commented that it disappointed millions of fans and diminished confidence in Atari's games.
Hodgson commented later: We chose the title because it was a fun title.
Despite this, he commented that his comrades performed all their tasks in a supremely professional manner.
He commented that this "confirmed (his) natural pacificism".
Sergei Witte commented, We expected the party would be called off.
In an interview, Nelkin commented on her character: Ellie was very spunky and strong-minded.
Angela Gheorghiu commented, she was more than a sister to me...
Reymann's Chief-of-Staff, Hans Refior, commented: "The rats are leaving the sinking ship".
Don Shewey of Rolling Stone commented that the simple lyrics of the song sound clever.
Harrison alluded to and commented on the cultural applications of Charles Darwin's work.
These entertainments frequently included the women cross-dressing, which was often commented on by contemporary chroniclers.
Editor of an anthology of 312 studies commented by famous Grandmasters.
Somebody commented on my banjo playing.
She commented in passing that Kennedy was handsome.
One company claiming MET commented on the disclosure.

commended

This is a correct word in English, used when someone praises or approves of someone or something.

You can use 'commended' when you want to refer to someone praising or approving of someone or something.

Examples:

The teacher commended the student for his hard work.
She commended the team for their excellent performance.

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tr.v. com·mend·ed, com·mend·ing, com·mends. 1. To express approval of; praise: commended the volunteers for their hard work. See Synonyms at praise. 2. a.
On one occasion, he commended a woman for being “truthful and honest and ... Moore placed the blame squarely on the Gazans, and commended his ...
His poetry is highly commended by other writers. I commend ... 2 : to speak or write of with approval : praise <The police officers were commended for bravery.> ...
Case in point: David Copperfield was out of luck when his cruel stepdad commended him to the equally cruel schoolmaster Mr. Creakle at Salem house.

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