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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"We also need to recognise the potential impact of rising fear among women, families and staff, which may lead more to choose or to recommend caesarean birth," she says.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I don’t recommend individual companies, so that’s up to you to choose, but the National Council on Aging offers scenarios for people in different age groups and situations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The commissioners recommend a quota of between 140 million and 154 million square feet for the first year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

They recommend making a simple chicken salad, which can be enjoyed on its own or in a sandwich, along with fajitas, pot pie, buffalo chicken dip, empanadas and chicken noodle soup.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

“I highly recommend the Soyrizo breakfast tacos,” Mrs. Hidalgo said.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

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