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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commends
  1. gives
  2. leaves
  3. recommends
  4. delivers
Verb
  • His book, Phenomenal Phone Calls, gives readers his gritty guide to closing big money deals over the phone.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The courts back up that interpretation, but not everyone else buys it, so many front-line professionals refuse to use the tools the law gives them.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The story begins with the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) landing in Taiwan after a presidential election, where a political power vacuum leaves Taiwanese society vulnerable.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • The department recommends that residents whose cars do slide off the road should stay put and wait for help to arrive rather than attempting to move their cars again.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • To apply the cream, Hartman recommends tapping a small amount under the eye area, then gently rubbing it in using the ring finger.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Based on a recent week’s test, the AWD Sport Touring Hybrid delivers all the goods the CRV is known for.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
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