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Definitions

recommendation

[rek-uh-men-dey-shuhn, -muhn-] / ˌrɛk ə mɛnˈdeɪ ʃən, -mən- /
NOUN
advice, approval
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charge endorsement guidance instruction judgment order proposal proposition sanction suggestion support
STRONG
advocacy approbation blessing certificate commendation counsel direction esteem eulogy injunction pass plug praise reference steer testimonial tip tribute urging
WEAK
character reference favorable mention good word letter of support two cents' worth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproval opposition refusal rejection
STRONG
blame censure condemnation criticism
WEAK
discouragement

Example Sentences

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Publishing a forecast that differs significantly from competitors’ amounts to throwing your weight behind a strong trading recommendation, so many economists hesitate to go out on a limb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

And when she pressed him further, he made a recommendation.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The government accepted a recommendation from the independent pay review body that all doctors, including resident doctors, should get a 3.5% pay rise from April.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It is lower by 8% since our recommendation.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

So, I filled out my application, collected my letters of recommendation, and sent in a recording of my playing.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman