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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That said, ask any candidates if they have revenue-sharing arrangements with any of the products they recommend and/or if they receive commission.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Ranji was clear he didn’t endorse this practice: “I would definitely not recommend that patients upload their medical records to any AI due to lack of privacy standards.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

No, he didn’t think that Bobby was neurotic, and he didn’t recommend therapy.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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