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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They hired research editors to go through it and, after a few days, Maras asked if any of the editors could recommend additional crew to help.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Experts typically recommend a cash reserve of six months to a year’s worth of expenses.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The EU continues to investigate other suspected breaches in the same probe including the use of addictive design features that could hurt users' physical and mental well-being, and how Temu's systems recommend content and products.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Experts recommend checking whole-of-market energy price comparison sites to help find the best deal.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“If you can cough any trifle on it up, Pip, I’d recommend you to do it,” said Joe, all aghast.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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