Synonyms of commend

commend

verb

kə-ˈmend 

as in to hand

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

I commend my fate into your hands

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hand
• leave
• give
• recommend
• transfer
• delegate
• entrust
• deliver
• pass
• confide
• relinquish
• trust
• commit
• intrust
• transmit
• grant
• lend
• hand over
• consign
• submit
• turn over
• confer
• repose
• vest
• assign
• give over
• will
• bequeath
• loan
• distribute
• dispense
• furnish
• divide
• deal (out)
• disperse
• turn in
• supply
• surrender
• recommit
• yield
• hand in
• release
• advance
• hand down
• hand on
• redeliver
• retransfer
• retransmit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keep
• hold
• retain
• withhold
• possess
• accept
• receive
• own
• take
• detain
• reserve
• hold back
• occupy
• take over
• take in

Examples of commend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The council commended the nonprofit for its efforts to help people with disabilities lead more independent lives. —Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024

Trump also discussed the impact of Hurricane Helene on the Tar Heel State and Georgia, commending billionaire Elon Musk for making his Starlink service available in the affected areas and bashing the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of the relief efforts. —Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Oct. 2024

Carrie Ann commended Brooks for finally completing her movements. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024

Nuggets president Josh Kroenke commended Murray in August for his toughness and desire to play through injuries on those big stages. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024