Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of commission
"The artist received three lucrative commissions to paint portraits for wealthy families."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of commission
"The art gallery commissions a new painting from the local artist every year."
In plain English: To commission something means to officially ask someone else to create it for you, usually by paying them beforehand.
"The artist commissions a new painting to hang in her living room."