COMMENDED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of commended 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 The 28-year-old delivered a pair of stellar plays, both of which Macdonald commended him on. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 14 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 Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026 Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Jonathan Whitham commended Northwest Indiana’s communities for their response to Tuesday’s storms. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Chambers commended the officers who were in the area and responded quickly. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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When we were done, the mother handed me a tip and smiled apologetically before getting into her car.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Inside Judge Thomas Ayze’s courtroom, staffers handed documents to immigrants in a room filled with nearly two dozen people.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of handed

Verb

In 1996, Lockyer entrusted Sher to serve on a joint Assembly-Senate conference committee that produced landmark legislation that sought to deregulate California’s electricity system.

— Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Women need to be entrusted with the roles, businesses and transformations that create the next generation of CEOs.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of entrusted

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Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

Definition of gave

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The work was transferred to the Russian Orthodox Church from the State Tretyakov Gallery in 2023, under President Vladimir Putin’s orders.

— News Desk, Artforum, 16 Sep. 2026
Cooper Barkate, who transferred with Mensah from Duke, has shown off his playmaking ability with six catches for 83 yards and a touchdown.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of transferred

Verb

But after taking a retinal detachment test recommended by a friend, Windley decided to visit an optometrist.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommended

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As of Thursday, the district did not respond to the Star-Telegram’s request for comment on cuts to dual-credit coordinators and how responsibilities have been delegated.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
CEOs should begin working with their executive teams to clarify what their involvement really looks like, and determine which decisions will remain with them and which will be delegated to the appropriate team leads.

— Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of delegated

Verb

When Busch went again on the ensuing pitch, catcher Jose Trevino signaled to Pagán for a pitchout into the right-handed batter’s box and delivered an on-target throw to second.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Larsen, a wide receiver and safety, delivered with an impressive 10-yard touchdown catch on fourth down in the left corner of the end zone to cut the deficit to 14-9 in the fourth.

— Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

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