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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

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Veterinarians recommend you bring along the bedding your dog regularly uses at home, scout out public rest stops in advance, and request a dog-friendly hotel room.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an unusual move, Mr. Suryodipuro passed over the candidate the five-nation vetting committee had recommended as its top choice for the job.

From The Wall Street Journal

She advises talking with your vet weeks before traveling to see which calming drug he or she recommends.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company on Monday said it had formed a special committee to review and recommend strategic alternatives.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sankey recommended that the U.S. pull out of the region and allow Iran and Gulf Coast countries to figure out how to resolve the situation.

From Barron's

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