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

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

Tim Winter, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Utilities, recommends a proven winner.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

BlackRock’s Rick Rieder sees opportunity in bonds, while Ray Dalio recommends caution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Vincent tells Theo to give Bague his best if he sees him, and he recommends two other paintings Bague might like: a vineyard and a night sky.

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