commends

verb

Definition of commendsnext
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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  1. gives
  2. leaves
  3. recommends
  4. delivers
Verb
  • Richards rarely gives interviews.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • Jonathan also recommends that viewers find unique, unused spaces in their homes to use as staging sites for fun holiday scenes.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Phipps personally recommends using a combination of almond flour and oat flour.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Aston Martin Valhalla packs a power punch and delivers a number of firsts for the company.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
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