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To hand someone praise so sincere it almost qualifies as a gift.
means To officially praise, recommend, or entrust someone or something to another's care.
from From Latin commendare, to commit or entrust, blending com- (fully) with mandare (to charge or hand over) — praise grew from the same root as putting someone in trusted hands.
Entrusting twinOnce meant to deposit goods for safekeeping.
Famous last wordsDying souls were commended to God's care.
Commendable cousinShares roots with mandate and command.