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 Robertson commends Bowick’s candor across her two interviews, the first of which spanned two days of filming. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 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 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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Hemphill says doing the main pruning in spring prevents winter damage to tender young shoots and gives them a clean start for the new season.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

Without a mathematical component, education for citizenship leaves students only partially prepared for democratic participation.

— Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
The Gators’ understandably rigourous standards for inclusion leaves Meyer as the last man who is qualified.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 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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Rodrigo regularly hands a bouquet to a fan or a special guest in the crowd.

— Teo Armus, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026
The universal glee of getting tacos (Silvia Razgova) Picture the moment when a taquero hands you a warm paper plate heaping with warm tortillas and meats on a street in Los Angeles.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of hands

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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology notes that some children naturally outgrow food allergies but recommends evaluation by an allergist to confirm when an allergy has resolved.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Echoing this, Compass ultra-luxury agent Lee Arrowood recommends caution before checking off amenities from a long list.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of recommends

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While not as thin or long-lasting as the Oura Ring 5, the fourth-gen model is still comfortable enough to wear day and night and delivers a week of battery life on a charge.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Nov. 2026
Eating various leafy greens and brassicas delivers a broad spectrum of anti-inflammatory compounds.

— Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 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

Verb

With an irrevocable trust, the creator transfers ownership of an asset into the trust and the terms can't be changed without the consent of the beneficiaries or a court.

— Hayley Cuccinello,Robert Frank, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
Repeating this cycle, alongside a system that transfers heat in and out of the material, produces a cooling effect without conventional refrigerants.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

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