commission
noun
the act of committing or entrusting a person, group, etc., with supervisory power or authority.
will commission
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future tenseof commission.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The news follows the Navy’s announcement last week that it will commission a new class of frigates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will commission the multi-billion dollar Dangote oil refinery in two weeks, a presidency spokesperson said on Sunday, setting up the plant for its first production since construction started in 2016.
From Reuters ● May 7, 2023
We will commission global artists to create new immersive exhibits exploring the intersections between art, science and the environment.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
However, if suitable accommodation cannot be found, a council will commission a private provider to step in while retaining responsibility for the child.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2022
Prove to me by facts the existence of your conspiracies, and I will commission you to help me destroy this hydra's head.
From Marie Antoinette and Her Son by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
