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 CFO role recommended by the commission does not take away any duties from the controller.

From Los Angeles Times

That said, I recommend the Battle House—and am grateful to Alabama’s retirees.

From The Wall Street Journal

These days, reservations are recommended but Sullivan holds space for walk-ins.

From The Wall Street Journal

It added that it would recommend a departmental inquiry against CBI officials for their shoddy probe in the case.

From BBC

Marine groups have recommended a cut in the amount of North East Atlantic mackerel being caught to prevent a collapse in stocks.

From BBC