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

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Romney recounts that, for example, when someone recommended she write a historical novel, she responded, “No, I must keep to my own style and go in my own way.”

From Los Angeles Times

But ISS recommended shareholders vote to approve the acquisition by Fifth Third.

From The Wall Street Journal

About 37% of American adults get less than the recommended amount of at least seven hours of sleep a night, according to federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you can’t manage the maximum contribution, the bare minimum Clark recommends setting aside for retirement is 15% of your income.

From MarketWatch

Experts recommend against quitting your job, if at all possible.

From MarketWatch

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