'V n to n' - Construction 22

Name: the commend something to someone construction
Description: A person talks positively about something or someone. The NP following the verb indicates the topic. The NP following 'to' indicates the addressee.
Verbs: commend, recommend, remember
Example: It is pleased to commend its report to messengers… (enTenTen20)
Membership: communication; about information
Semantic fields and roles: Field: Communication. Roles: NP1: Sayer; NP2: Topic; NP3: Receiver.
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