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
Patrick Mahomes commended his wife's influence Sept. 11 when asked about Trump's comments about her.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Duffy commended the work of Philadelphia officials and first responders, in addition to the NTSB and FAA investigators.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Navarro particularly commended the Colombian singer for talking about the Latino community.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
Spoelstra and teammates commended Herro’s leadership throughout the game despite his shooting struggles.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
Duffy commended the work of Philadelphia officials and first responders, in addition to the NTSB and FAA investigators.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Feb. 2025
Navarro particularly commended the Colombian singer for talking about the Latino community.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
Spoelstra and teammates commended Herro’s leadership throughout the game despite his shooting struggles.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
Verb
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Flagg only played 23 1/2 minutes as Duke handed Illinois the most lopsided loss in program history.—
Mike Fitzpatrick,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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One reason American voters handed the country’s reins back to President Donald Trump was the extreme inflation in housing prices that took place under his predecessor.—
Salim Furth,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, another franchise mark is much more in the crosshairs for Werenski: His two assists on Saturday put him at 256 in his career, leaving him only two short of matching Rick Nash’s franchise record with the Blue Jackets.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The heat will melt the wax and transfer it to the paper towels, leaving your carpet clean.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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Helena Kennedy, chair of the panel of legal experts on media freedom and director of the International Bar Assn.’s Human Rights Institute, will give a keynote address on the topic of media accessibility as a human right.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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As classic ambush predators, this gives them cover to hide in and hunt from.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In December, his transition team recommended rolling back emissions standards and EV quotas imposed under predecessor Joe Biden.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For instance, why was Brooks transferred from Mohawk Correctional Facility to Marcy on Dec. 9?—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Instead of selling, Clark transferred ownership to his son, James H. Clark, in 1973.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the complaint filed in Seattle, the three Democratic attorneys general argue that the executive order violates equal rights protections, the separation of powers and states' powers to regulate what is not specifically delegated to the federal government.—
MANUEL VALDES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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But part of that unhappiness might be rooted in your hesitation to delegate tasks to your team members.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There is only one guardrail: restoring the Constitution’s separation of powers which entrusts the war power exclusively in Congress with no incentive to exercise it except in self-defense.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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The purpose is to determine if a person can be entrusted with sensitive information.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Fisichella offered a special prayer for Francis from the altar before delivering the homily the pope had prepared.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Rushdie had been scheduled Aug. 12, 2022, to deliver a talk about how the United States has been a safe haven for writers and other artists in exile at the Chautauqua Institution amphitheater.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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