Synonyms of commended

commended

verb

past tense of commend

as in handed

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

I commend my fate into your hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handed
• entrusted
• gave
• left
• transferred
• recommended
• delegated
• delivered
• passed
• committed
• confided
• trusted
• relinquished
• granted
• transmitted
• consigned
• vested
• submitted
• loaned
• conferred
• reposed
• turned over
• handed over
• assigned
• lent
• distributed
• divided
• bequeathed
• dispensed
• gave over
• furnished
• supplied
• dispersed
• released
• dealt (out)
• willed
• surrendered
• yielded
• turned in
• handed down
• handed in
• advanced
• recommitted
• handed on
• redelivered
• retransferred
• retransmitted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held
• kept
• retained
• received
• reserved
• withheld
• possessed
• accepted
• owned
• took
• detained
• occupied
• held back
• took in
• took over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of commended

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

Nine individuals commended the Republicans on court for leading the charge to cut spending and decrease the burden on taxpayers. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

And Bruno Tonioli commended the energy, but urged him to work on his timing. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Superintendent Alex Marrero commended board members for talking with each other Wednesday in an attempt to resolve their disagreements, while acknowledging the need for more conversation. — Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2026

Lofgren commended Wahab for championing foster youth and others who are underprivileged and vulnerable. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue. — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026