recommend

[rek-uh-mend] / ˌrɛk əˈmɛnd /

VERB

advise, approve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocate back confirm endorse favor justify praise prescribe propose suggest uphold urge

STRONG

acclaim advance applaud celebrate commend compliment counsel enjoin esteem eulogize exalt exhort extol glorify laud magnify plug prize sanction second steer value

WEAK

be all for be satisfied with front for go on record for hold up put forward put in a good word put on to speak highly of speak well of stand by think highly of vouch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

censure condemn deny discourage dissuade oppose protest reject

STRONG

blame castigate criticize debase decrease denounce disapprove dislike disregard hate humiliate insult mock refuse

Example Sentences

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The company’s AI-powered software, called Kalibrate Fuel Prices, then uses the data to recommend prices in real time, promising in its marketing materials to help gas companies “squeeze out profit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The guidelines recommend when to suspect PMOS, how to assess women and how to diagnose the condition.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Experts recommend you drink more water than you think you need to.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Researchers also recommend studying creatine alongside exercise and investigating whether different doses produce better outcomes, while recognizing that higher doses may not necessarily lead to greater benefits.

From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026

“Of course. You’re still in recovery, and we must be extra careful and attentive. I highly recommend you continue to do your exercises with the resistance band at home, just as you have been.”

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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