commends

verb

present tense third-person singular of commend
as in gives
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another I commend my fate into your hands

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Recent Examples of commends Maynard also commends the company for its presentation of the result, in light of AI’s tendency to copy humans’ mathematical results and present them as its own ideas. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 In all, the review from animal welfare consulting firm Team Shelter USA commends the department’s medical and surgical care, low euthanasia rates, foster program and enrichment facilities for animals at the Carlsbad shelter. — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 Lewis recognizes the parallels, and commends Antosca’s clever nods. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026 The article commends their networking efforts but offers three strategies for better success. — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Miss Manners commends it as better than the usual aggressive-aggressive behavior — and more effective. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026 Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 18 May 2026 The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026 Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commends
  1. gives
  2. leaves
  3. entrusts
  4. hands
  5. recommends
  6. delivers
  7. delegates
  8. transfers
Verb
  • Armstrong gives the Chiefs a tall target among a shorter group, and his potential as a red zone blocker should only help his case to make the 53-man roster.
    — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The relaxed fit gives it a cool, chameleon-like quality that works for everything from city strolls to upscale dinners.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of gives
Verb
  • The result leaves Angel City and Seattle both with 24 points in a battle for the eighth spot in the National Women’s Soccer League standings.
    — News Service Reports, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Whenever one tenant leaves, there’s questions in the community in terms of who’s going to take that space.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • And Curry entrusts his considerable talent to Kerr, who can look at his star point guard and just about diagnose his disposition.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Definition of entrusts
Verb
  • In each case, a client hands the platform a problem, and its agentic AI takes it from intake to resolution—collecting records, preparing filings and bringing in a licensed advocate whenever required.
    — Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Rejecting the referendum potentially hands Republicans another congressional seat.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hands
Verb
  • PeruVenezuelaBrazilColombiaChile 5 of 11 Trump signed an executive order that recommends immunizing children against 11 diseases.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • However, guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an enhanced dose vaccine for adults 65 and older.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • The lightweight formula delivers airy lift at the roots without sacrificing softness.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With caffeine, vitamin E, and glycerin to hydrate and brighten, the formula delivers buildable coverage with the second-skin finish that made the Luminous Silk line famous.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of delivers
Verb
  • Instead, Captain Pike delegates the investigation to Division 12, a mysterious branch of Starfleet that specializes in unexplained phenomena.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 30 July 2026
  • The memo delegates the Defense Secretary to use the Defense Production Act, which can be used to jumpstart production of key items.
    — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Definition of delegates
Verb
  • The younger Gere plays Robert Mallory, the handsome new student who transfers to Buckley prep at the same time that The Trawler begins killing local teens.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The process transfers the quantum state of one particle to another through quantum entanglement without physically moving the particle itself.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of transfers

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