commend

verb

kə-ˈmend How to pronounce commend (audio)
Definition of commendnext
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 Stern and his team commended how Pastore acted in his final scene on the show. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 In all, the review from animal welfare consulting firm Team Shelter USA commends the department’s medical and surgical care, low euthanasia rates, foster program and enrichment facilities for animals at the Carlsbad shelter. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 Lewis recognizes the parallels, and commends Antosca’s clever nods. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 Anthropic’s statement mentioned that its decision to conduct this review was triggered by OpenAI’s disclosure and commended its rival for publishing the report. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for commend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
  1. hand
  2. leave
  3. give
  4. entrust
  5. recommend
  6. transfer
  7. delegate
  8. deliver
Verb
  • Osorio said he was handed the baby, a boy, and gave him to a police officer, who took him to an ambulance.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Arizona Cardinals released him this offseason and handed their starting job to Jacoby Brissett, Murray's former backup.
    — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand
Verb
  • WireImage Three days after Jeongyeon became the first TWICE member to leave JYP Entertainment in the group’s eleven-year history, Chaeyoung has announced her own departure.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities are searching for the driver of a van who struck a man in a wheelchair in Dania Beach and fled the scene, leaving the victim injured and his wheelchair damaged.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of leave
Verb
  • The Arts District is a short rideshare away and gives you all the indie bars and restaurants and vintage shopping.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Karlie Lema’s pressure gave Bay FC (5-10-4) a lead in the sixth minute, but Moriya responded a minute later to tie it and Utah (11-6-3) took the lead in the 22nd minute on Narumi’s shot from outside the box.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of give
Verb
  • Consumers are also entrusting AI with consequential financial tasks.
    — Nicole Casperson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Steve Schultz, senior vice president of Purdue University, said the institution is in discussions with the government of Kiribati over a potential agreement that would entrust Purdue with custody of the wreckage.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrust
Verb
  • After the study’s publication, Wakefield went on to recommend splitting the vaccines into single shots.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For the best results, Bataille recommends applying it to damp hair, concentrating at the roots, then blow-drying the hair up and away from the scalp to maximize volume.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommend
Verb
  • Rivadeneira’s husband, Elias Vera, was quickly transferred to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Folkston, a small Georgia town that sits just north of the Florida border.
    — Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • He has since been transferred to federal custody after receiving treatment at a hospital, according to CNN affiliate WABC.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of transfer
Verb
  • Make Trustees Part of the Strategy This cannot be delegated to government relations or communications offices.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • If elected in November, Lake plans to delegate additional county funding to the Jackson County Public Health Department in order to mitigate drug use issues.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of delegate
Verb
  • That is Beijing's answer, delivered through Hong Kong's licensing queue.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For kiddos and adults, fruit serves as a healthy alternative to candy, delivering vitamins, fiber, and hydration while satisfying sweet cravings.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliver

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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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