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
In its first statement since the shooting, the church commended law enforcement and its staff for acting quickly to protect students.
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Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
In February 2024, the captain surprised season-ticket holder Callum Oubridge with a visit to his work after he was commended by West Ham for his ongoing work as an Education Centre Supervisor at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Each of the photos highly commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition could be a freeze-frame from some mini drama.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Reister commended the firefighters who are working to protect residents and stressed the need to mitigate fire risk in their area.
—The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
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Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
In February 2024, the captain surprised season-ticket holder Callum Oubridge with a visit to his work after he was commended by West Ham for his ongoing work as an Education Centre Supervisor at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Each of the photos highly commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition could be a freeze-frame from some mini drama.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Reister commended the firefighters who are working to protect residents and stressed the need to mitigate fire risk in their area.
—The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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But later in the game, the young fan was approached by a Marlins staffer at loanDepot Park, who handed him a gift bag.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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After some back-and-forth, the man took the ball from his son’s glove, handed it over to the woman and shooed her away.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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He was charged with felony counts of leaving the scene of crash involving death, driving without a license causing death and resisting arrest, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Investigators said that parties involved in the argument were leaving the indoor amusement park when Reed assaulted an employee, unprovoked, while making his way outside.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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What was meant to be a moment of silence for Kirk on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday evening soon gave way to flashes of a vitriolic political divide that would escalate in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The development pool is designed to give younger players access to daily practices, training sessions and a dedicated performance staff.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Of the three facilities her friend recommended, The Menninger Clinic in Houston was the only one that returned her call.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Others recommend a 50-50 mix of water and white vinegar.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Given the apparent emergency, Tejasvi’s grandfather was prepared to transfer the funds—but her father urged him not to and the grandfather, at the suggestion of his wife, then called the uncle to see if the request was legitimate.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Strategic planning for business owners is based first on strategic thinking, parallel thinking, and transferring natural human applications to our corporate concerns.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Organizations prize leaders who can scale outcomes by delegating effectively, empowering teams, and creating the conditions for collective success.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 amended the Immigration and Nationality Act to include Section 287(g), which gave ICE the authority to delegate specific immigration officer duties to state and local police.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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The store was owned by Bonnie Henley until 2022, when it was entrusted to Stephen and Katie Hardister.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Porro has been entrusted with propelling the world’s biggest high-end design trade show into the modern age during a challenging period, and exporting the fair to new global markets like Saudi Arabia.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sidefeel Corduroy Wide-leg Pants Corduroy is the epitome of fall fashion, and these flare pants deliver all the cozy, retro vibes without sacrificing comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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