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
Hanrahan commends her for bravery and quick thinking, but the real message of the scene — besides the terrifying evolution of the cordyceps infection — is that Sgt.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 May 2025
Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti commended Slaton’s resilience and survival skills, saying this is the longest stretch of time he’s seen someone go missing and come out alive.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The result was Shelton's album which dropped on Friday, May 9.
Fallon, 50, commended Malone's range of being able to sing across genres, and Shelton said that Malone should stick with country.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 May 2025
Afterward, Priestley recounted talking with Prevost for half an hour in the parking lot, commending him on his career.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 May 2025
Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti commended Slaton’s resilience and survival skills, saying this is the longest stretch of time he’s seen someone go missing and come out alive.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The result was Shelton's album which dropped on Friday, May 9.
Fallon, 50, commended Malone's range of being able to sing across genres, and Shelton said that Malone should stick with country.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 May 2025
Afterward, Priestley recounted talking with Prevost for half an hour in the parking lot, commending him on his career.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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Around a year ago, Marc Bernal took advantage of an opportunity handed to him by then-new head coach Hansi Flick, which entailed him training with the first team in preseason.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The Bad Boys star previously joked that Murphy handed the responsibility to him.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Place the basil leaves (and optional lemon zest) into a clean glass jar.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The judge will be left to decide how the company should be punished, concluding the biggest tech antitrust case in 25 years.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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It‘s recommended that adults get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night for optimal brain health, and to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
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All the iced tea pitchers on our list are dishwasher safe, but many require top rack loading or recommend hand washing.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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The Department of Agriculture’s Poultry and Animal Health then stepped in and transferred the chicks to the First State Animal Center and SPCA.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But then officials said the baby had been sent to the local civil-affairs office, which had transferred her to an orphanage.—
Barbara Demick,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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These individuals typically struggle to delegate or seek support, which can result in a profound sense of isolation.—
Lisa Bodell,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The tasks of the two groups will be delegated to the new commission.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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And that means a lot to me as someone who has been entrusted to be the custodian of his story.—
Allen Salkin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Named after Tom Vernon Harrison, a local headteacher who led a fundraising drive to save the pitch from development in 1928, the plot was entrusted to the school sports charity, which became Leeds Schools Sports Association (LSSA), with covenants in its deeds to protect its use for sport.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Satellites can now deliver frequent, high-resolution (30 cm) imagery, enhanced with change detection algorithms.—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This novel juggles a lot, but Golden directs it all with the confidence and flair of a seasoned orchestra conductor to deliver another outstanding read.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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