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[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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You appear to be quite familiar with the Social Security Administration’s handbook, but I would also recommend reviewing and highlighting Sections 401-409 on widow’s benefits before your next meeting with the agency.

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I would recommend zero exposure to the U.S., but if you have to own U.S. stocks, own quality stocks.

From Barron's

Bank strategists publish confident reports in December that the new year will be great for stocks, especially those they recommend.

From Barron's

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older receive a flu vaccine.

From The Wall Street Journal

It can be tough to decide which to tackle first, but experts recommend building up three to six months’ worth of emergency savings before aggressively attacking debt.

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