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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He then recommends summer programs that authentically align with those interests.

From The Wall Street Journal

While emphasising that this is a safe country, it also recommends that Germans keep food supplies of three to ten days at home.

From BBC

They recommended that investors adopt “an agile mindset built for uncertainty,” tracking valuations, staying flexible across regions and reacting quickly when volatility creates opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both are considered safe during all stages of pregnancy and are recommended to help safeguard both maternal and infant health.

From Science Daily

For example, the bills recommend planning new housing near transit hubs.

From The Wall Street Journal

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