COMMENDS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

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 The report commends changes including protecting wetlands, improving stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, and expanding water quality monitoring, including notification programs that warn people about unsafe conditions in rivers and streams. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 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

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SpaceX gives investors more reasons to buy into the bull case SpaceX gave investors plenty to be excited about last week.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
This agreement gives our producers a direct working relationship with the Korean industry.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

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Its infrastructure, which carries rich resources across vast desert terrain, leaves it an easy target for the cheaper one-way drones developed by the Houthis.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
The delay leaves unpopular Palestinian Authority leaders in place and sidesteps a potential opposition alliance, as Palestinians have not voted in a legislative election since Hamas won in 2006.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of leaves

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State attorneys general argued that the Constitution entrusts states, not federal officials, to conduct elections.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of entrusts

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If your agent hands price negotiation to a second agent, which hands execution to a third, what authority arrives at the end of the chain?

— Michael Riedl, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
If a retreat hands you a personalized microbiome report, treat it as an interesting snapshot, not a diagnosis and not a prescription.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hands

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The brand recommends wearing the cap for 25 minutes, every other day, for three to six months.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
An article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians recommends operating below maximum capacity to leave room in provider schedules for last-minute patients and emergencies.

— Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of recommends

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On Linda’s Head, the second album from the shoegaze power trio Helen, Harris delivers some of the most succinct and percussive couplets of her career.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Samsung The Samsung 65-inch Class QN70H Series Neo 4K Smart TV delivers a breathtaking home theater experience using Quantum Mini LED technology for exceptional brightness, deep contrast, and lifelike colors.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of delivers

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While the British government has consistently rejected calls for financial reparations, the Crown’s referral effectively delegates the legal parsing of these historical grievances to the Privy Council in London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
States have largely refused to comply, citing privacy laws and the Constitution, which expressly delegates election administration to the states subject to congressional oversight.

— Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of delegates

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However, the fluid nature of water causes internal convection that rapidly transfers heat from the hot electrode to the cold electrode without generating additional power.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
The real risk is that a criminal could forge your signature on a deed or trick you into signing paperwork that transfers ownership, then file that document with the local office that maintains property records.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

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