Answer: commend

AnswerCrossword Clue
COMMENDPraise
COMMENDExpress approval of
COMMENDEntrust.
COMMENDSpeak highly of
COMMENDKudize
COMMENDGive special praise to
commendPraise formally or officially
commendto praise (to express admiration or approval of)
commendEntrust someone or something to
commendPresent as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend
commendCause to be acceptable or pleasing