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
• recommend
• transfer
• delegate
• entrust
• deliver
• pass
• confide
• relinquish
• trust
• commit
• intrust
• transmit
• grant
• lend
• hand over
• consign
• submit
• turn over
• 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

Examples of commend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The family took the bird to a local wildlife rehabilitation center, which commended Adlong for her creativity. —Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024

Grinnell commended him, Howell and the other deputies for their courage in the effort to rescue Link. —Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024

Social media erupted with congratulations, even former President Barack Obama commended the team on X, formerly Twitter, and gave Simone Biles a special shoutout. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 31 July 2024

During his speech, Quavo shared his support for the presumptive Democratic nominee, and commended her push to help end gun violence. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024