commends

verb

Definition of commendsnext
present tense third-person singular of commend
as in gives
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another I commend my fate into your hands

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  1. gives
  2. leaves
  3. recommends
  4. delivers
Verb
  • Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That gives some flexibility in case injuries occur and the like.
    Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gives
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  • In response to this, AWS Bedrock has implemented a firm security policy in which data never leaves the client's control and is never used to train third-party systems.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their expertise is not in building consumer-grade experiences, which leaves a gap for innovation in consumer healthcare devices.
    Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • Stubbs recommends wearing yours open, in what may feel like a counterintuitive styling choice, but that promises just the right amount of ease.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
  • To avoid aggravation, Czech recommends taking a minimal approach to physical exfoliation, which can cause micro-tears on the epidermis if you get carried away.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • Meanwhile, its silky, serum-in-oil formulation delivers an instant rush of hydration.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services delivers more than 100 meals daily to seniors in Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — a vital service to those who can no longer cook or shop for groceries independently.
    Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of delivers
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