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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 experts recommend that students borrow less than their projected first-year salary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The studies recommend that school districts take a more proactive approach in identifying students and their families experiencing homelessness and improve coordination by integrating data systems, among other measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In this phase of "multiple transformations," the institutes recommend the German government "increase incentives for employment" and ease regulations to "improve conditions for investment and innovation".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

FCA does not recommend this this option is and it is not free – with the lawyer or claims management company often taking a cut of the compensation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Mr. Kasigi held an emergency staff meeting to bring all the teachers up to speed. I don’t recommend that you mention Cap’s name to him. He gets very emotional on the subject.”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.