as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of commending
Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
With commencement season rapidly coming to a close, on Saturday, Sonoma State University was commending its graduates on their resilience.
—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
On March 24, the court passed a resolution recognizing and commending the Turning Point Academy of Granbury, a religious school set to open in the fall that is connected to the conservative Turning Point USA movement.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.
—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.
—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.
—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.
—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
With commencement season rapidly coming to a close, on Saturday, Sonoma State University was commending its graduates on their resilience.
—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
On March 24, the court passed a resolution recognizing and commending the Turning Point Academy of Granbury, a religious school set to open in the fall that is connected to the conservative Turning Point USA movement.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.
—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.
—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.
—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.
—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commending
Verb
-
Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
-
Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
Verb
-
Johnston, Cobbins leaving Johnston’s departure comes just three years after becoming the long-term replacement for former County Administrator Doug Bach, who left the government under an $800,000 separation agreement.
-
Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
Verb
-
The Athletics beat the Dodgers 7-1 on Wednesday night, giving the West Sacramento team its only win of the series with the Dodgers, winners of the past two World Series, failing to secure a three-game sweep.
-
Another prohibits giving lectures in public parks without city permission.
Verb
-
Vance is still the default nominee, and Trump entrusting him with an Iran deal that could make or break his presidency is a sign of Vance’s clout, the person added.
-
Brisson is arguably the sport’s biggest agent, and Trocheck — after nearly getting dealt at the March trade deadline — is entrusting him to facilitate a desirable move this summer.
Verb
-
When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
-
Conwell, 22, began his college career at South Florida before transferring to Indiana State for his sophomore season and Xavier for his junior season, and then closing his college career at Louisville.
Verb
-
The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
-
This year, experts are recommending additional caution with fireworks in North Carolina, as the heat wave could exacerbate dangerous conditions, The News & Observer reported.
Verb
-
Unlike simple query-response models, agentic workflows represent a move from manual prompting to a new era of delegating and empowering autonomy with agents that act on behalf of the business.
-
Amazon has been slimming down its workforce and delegating more tasks to artificial intelligence.
Cite this Entry
“Commending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commending. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
