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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Many financial planners recommend a conservative approach to debt in retirement, given that your income is more fixed.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Data center proposals have come to Franklin County, and the county recently voted to recommend one despite the opposition of hundreds of locals.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But there is one airline stock he doesn’t recommend buying—indeed, no one does among a dozen analysts who cover it—and that is Frontier.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Experts recommend against overuse, and to follow manufacturer's guidance.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“My dad actually had two kids way before he met my mom, so my brother and sister are both in their twenties. It’s like having four parents. I don’t recommend the experience, by the way.”

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

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