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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Cuthbert further exposed her love for Fortune’s works by sharing that she’s read all of her books and recommends them to others.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

If you don’t have a rolling pin on hand, the author recommends a wine bottle covered in flour.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Instead, Chantelle recommends choosing a wide-brimmed fedora or bucket hat to get full coverage.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends families prioritize non-digital activities such as play and social interaction for children 5 and under.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 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