Definitions

recommend

[rek-uh-mend] / ˌrɛk əˈmɛnd /

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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On May 13 Intertek said that it was likely to recommend EQT’s final takeover proposal if a formal offer was made.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

This point was made by Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, in an essay I highly recommend entitled “The Illusion of Knowledge.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Morgan analysts recommend buying Broadcom, seeing 46% upside to their $580 price target.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Commenting on Daheley's Instagram post on Tuesday, Ball said: "Love you Tina. Class act darling girl. I can highly recommend the later start to your day."

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

“My father died of syphilis. Your encyclopedia did not say that. Not a ‘nice’ death, I recommend you avoid.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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