as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commend
She has been commended for her loyalty, integrity, compassion for people of all backgrounds, and is universally described as honest and steadfast in crisis.
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The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Sheffield briefly thanked Duggan last night for his partnership and commended his dedication to improving the city.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Karlsson’s experience last season was analogous to that of Rob Edwards at Luton Town — although his side were relegated, he was commended for performing so impressively with a club unfamiliar to the top division.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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When handing it back, the car showed 40.5 mpg on the long-term readout.Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Taking the stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to accept the honor, Audiard handed the mic to Gascón, who made history as the first trans actress ever nominated for a Golden Globe.Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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That leaves a hole on the Bombers' infield that had mostly been occupied since 2018.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The company is preparing to test several subscription products, and has left the door open to testing some ads, too, in a way that would keep users in control.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, Nippon Steel, which is headquartered in Japan, proposed giving the U.S. government direct veto authority over any changes to U.S. Steel's production capacity.Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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To give borrowers more options to get back on track, the Biden administration reopened the Pay As You Earn and Income-Contingent Repayment plans in December.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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How often to wash jeans Meanwhile, Levi’s recommends that its customers wash their jeans after every 10 wears.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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The 7 Biggest Small Kitchen Decorating Mistakes Some designers recommend open, or partly open, shelving as a way to make your ceilings appear taller while also taking up less space.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration, pressed by rights groups to free remaining Guantanamo detainees held without charge, transferred out three other men this month.Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Carter's body will be transferred with ceremony to the hearse upon arrival before the parties will travel by motorcade at 1:15pm to the U.S. Navy Memorial.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 31 Dec. 2024
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Build a team & delegate all else Train, motivate and empower your people.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Constitution gives Congress the power to borrow on behalf of the U.S., and Congress has delegated that authority to the executive branch, while placing a limit on the amount of debt that can be outstanding.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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These moments, choreographed with precision, are entrusted to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, a group comprising thousands of military and civilian personnel.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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These physicians are entrusted with a profound responsibility: deciding whether a child’s symptoms indicate abuse or are due to an unrelated medical issue.Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Biden plans to deliver two major speeches before leaving office.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Still, Howard has to deliver the ball accurately and on time if Ohio State wants to win.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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