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recommends

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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Verocai also recommends routine veterinary care, including parasite testing, as well as preventative medications for worms and ticks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Current CDC guidance recommends active monitoring of individuals with high-risk Ebola exposures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

For those looking to jump into the travel-points game, Henderson recommends starting simple.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The letter, dated June 1, addressed to Greer and Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, says "Canada recommends the renewal of the agreement for another 16 years."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

They simulate a conversation, as classic style recommends, and they are gifts to the memory-challenged reader.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker