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

She recommends eating low-fat or no-fat milk or ice cream if you’re sensitive to dairy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

The latest draft recommends cutting back the original proposal most heavily in the area that covers international aid, with the cut being 17 percent.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

Katie Whitson, a registered dietician at Health Loft, said that for those who come to see her with concerns about their cortisol, instead of taking tests, she recommends tracking their daily routines.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

It also recommends limiting butter/margarine, cheese, red meat, pastries/sweets, and fried fast foods.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

Gachet recommends an inn, but Vincent prefers the less expensive Auberge Ravoux.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman