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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The England left-back, who turned 22 on Tuesday, was already contracted for another three years but Newcastle have handed him a fresh deal on improved terms which now runs for a further two.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
While Darnold was having his X-rays in the stadium, the Seahawks handed the quarterback duties to backup Drew Lock.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of handed

Verb

Foreign leaders continue debating who should be entrusted to rebuild Gaza, as though Palestinians will not reclaim freedom with our own hands and rebuild it ourselves.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Nonprofit leaders are entrusted with missions, resources, sensitive information and decisions that can directly affect communities.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 10 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

Verb

Last year’s backup quarterback Emory Williams transferred to East Carolina after three seasons with the program.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
On May 30, the celebrity gossip Instagram page DeuxMoi uploaded a post alleging that money had been transferred out of her bank accounts.

— Moises Mendez II, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of transferred

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During the study session, City Clerk Sherri Gard recommended the group seek legal counsel before beginning a signature-gathering effort.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
The California Highway Patrol recommended motorists use Folsom Boulevard to bypass the closure, which followed a fatal shooting involving officers on the freeway just west of Hazel Avenue shortly after midnight.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommended

Verb

That capability cannot be delegated to a committee charter, however well drafted.

— Amer Al Ahbabi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Democrats, on the other hand, accused Republicans of aiming to forfeit yet another one of the powers explicitly delegated to Congress in the Constitution.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of delegated

Verb

Robinson delivered his from a straight-up stance, producing something sharp and with less body movement.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
For example, diesel prices have hit record highs above $6 a gallon, which pushes up the cost of shipping for groceries and other goods delivered by truck.

— Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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