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

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recommends

If you decide not to serve, however, the law firm recommends that you do so promptly so the estate can be administered without unnecessary delays.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

The event — at which free yoga mats will be provided — is open to all ages and experience levels, though Hello Critter recommends participants weigh at least 75 pounds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

He also recommends misting your skin with a spray bottle — “like a bottle you use to spray your plants with” — every five or so minutes, keeping your skin visibly wet.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

InStyle magazine recommends dramatic, dark red vampy lips, external as a breakaway from summer-friendly pinks and peaches.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

“I don’t like the thought of cutting them either, but it may be our only hope. Dr. Rush recommends it, he was bled himself when he was ill.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson