Synonyms of commend

commend

verb

kə-ˈmend 

as in to hand

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

I commend my fate into your hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hand
• leave
• give
• entrust
• recommend
• transfer
• delegate
• deliver
• pass
• confide
• relinquish
• trust
• commit
• transmit
• grant
• lend
• hand over
• consign
• turn over
• submit
• confer
• repose
• vest
• assign
• give over
• will
• bequeath
• loan
• distribute
• dispense
• furnish
• divide
• deal (out)
• disperse
• turn in
• supply
• surrender
• recommit
• yield
• hand in
• release
• advance
• hand down
• hand on
• redeliver
• retransfer
• retransmit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keep
• hold
• retain
• withhold
• possess
• accept
• receive
• own
• take
• detain
• reserve
• hold back
• occupy
• take over
• take in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of commend

Carrie Ann Inaba commended Higgins for her dedication to learning the technique. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

But several people who spoke during the board meeting commended students who took part in the walkout and asked they not be punished for their advocacy. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Marcarelli commended his firefighters for their response to the tragic incident. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Sep. 2026

Williams commended Lock on his preparation, which was apparent to plenty of Seattle’s players last Wednesday and long before. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026