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
They should be commended for spending their whole career with the toughest ages.
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C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
One reviewer commended the wide toe box and adjustable Velcro heel strap, and another traveler said their feet felt great after wearing them on a hike through the woods, in swampy grass, and on pavement.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
His peers commend his talent for unpicking dense regulatory issues, while clients depend on his knack for forecasting industry shifts.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
In a quote included in Dashlane’s post, the head of the organization behind the FIDO2 standard commended its efforts.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
One reviewer commended the wide toe box and adjustable Velcro heel strap, and another traveler said their feet felt great after wearing them on a hike through the woods, in swampy grass, and on pavement.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
His peers commend his talent for unpicking dense regulatory issues, while clients depend on his knack for forecasting industry shifts.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
In a quote included in Dashlane’s post, the head of the organization behind the FIDO2 standard commended its efforts.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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Pahlavi, whose father was the last monarch overthrown during the 1979 Iranian Revolution, said Monday that Iran currently stands at a crossroads, warning that the West handing the current regime a lifeline would only result in more bloodshed.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The clip, which has been viewed 1.7 million times, received over a thousand comments from other users with their own stories of nervous uncles and the universal chaos of handing a baby to someone who hasn't quite figured out which end is which.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The State Department doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights for American citizens leaving Israel and is evacuating nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, the Associated Press reported.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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Instead, use a broth, beer, or water seasoned with aromatics like onion, garlic, bay leaves, or other seasonings to enhance the flavor of the meat, not detract from it.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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That arc gave us both such emotional depth to play with.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Arbus gives them all a focussed attention—a look that feels more like curiosity than concern.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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If your test results show a deficiency, the provider may recommend vitamin D supplements.—
Health,
Health,
26 June 2025
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An influential committee that shapes U.S. vaccine policy – a flashpoint under the leadership of Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – has recommended that adults and children no longer receive flu vaccines containing trace amounts of a preservative that's rarely used anymore.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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In a strategic move, President Donald Trump has ordered that Greenland be transferred from the U.S. European Command to the U.S. Northern Command, tightening America’s grip on Arctic defense at a time of escalating global conflict.—
Jasmine Baehr , Liz Friden,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Lessons learned on a tower in New York don’t always transfer to a mid-rise in Phoenix.—
Michael Pink,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Ideally, such a process would be facilitated by the United Nations—given its experience in peacemaking—and the African Union, the regional body to which the UN wants to delegate peacekeeping operations.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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The difference between struggling and thriving is knowing what to delegate to the machines.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Second, do your best to fulfill the things you are entrusted with.—
Arar Han,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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That is after the team’s relievers began the season protecting the first 22 leads with which they were entrusted.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
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The Dodgers trailed 3-0 in the sixth when Muncy delivered his seventh career grand slam — also his 200th homer.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday delivered a significant win for the Trump administration's immigration policy, clearing the way for officials to resume deportation of migrants to third countries without additional due process requirements imposed by a district court judge.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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