COMMEND Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

commend

verb

kə-ˈmend

Definition of commend

as in to hand

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another I commend my fate into your hands

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Recent Examples of commend Fine art’s real estate crisis and its wholesale entrenchment in money laundering perhaps commend the political possibilities of unfine modes? — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 With very few exceptions, roses were offered to commend male medieval rulers, often ones who had militarily defended Catholicism. — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) chimed in on the conversation, commending Doe for coming forward. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 Several Israeli officials commended the bravery of those on board the plane. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commend

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When asked, Beckham handed the bottles to Pierce, who noted three different types of pills in the bottle.

— Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Reputational risks Trump’s regulators are handing ⁠Wall Street banks major capital relief and have already clashed with Democrats when defending their policies during congressional hearings.

— Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hand

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Composer Ghulam Mohammed died in 1968 after writing the songs, leaving Naushad to complete the background score.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The collection launches with Seeded Natural, an unbleached, undyed fabric that leaves the cotton’s own seeds visible in the weave.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of leave

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Most questions were friendly and business-centric, but Marshall also gave his opinion on several polarizing issues, including federal immigration enforcement, tariffs and the war in Iran.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Four turboprop engines power the aircraft, giving it the performance needed for demanding military transport operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of give

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The second challenge is pursuing smart development while protecting the natural and community character entrusted to us.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
It was later entrusted to Bulgari, where it was subsequently transformed into a diamond ring.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrust

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The 56-year-old was transferred on Friday from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood, a low-security prison in Pennsylvania, a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson confirmed with The Times.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Through its Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) programme, the service aims to develop modular systems that can be transferred between different military vehicles to expand air defense capabilities beyond specialized units.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of transfer

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Mechanisms for delegating decision-making will be even more essential than in the past, as the danger of disconnection increases.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Advertisement As for now, the Vatican has not indicated that Leo is in any way incapable of performing or delegating his duties.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

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