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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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Rather than focusing heavily on repetitive drills, the researchers recommend creating training environments where athletes can experiment with different movement patterns.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

That’s why so many experts, Buffett among them, recommend that everyday investors buy low-cost, well-diversified index funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Ordinarily, I would not recommend taking money from your investment accounts as you’re paying tax on the withdrawals and getting hit by the lost opportunity cost of future returns.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"For the most part, I didn't have issues with the care that my husband received. But I would never, ever recommend anybody to deal with Morar, ever."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Their dad studied notes written on Post-its tacked to a bulletin board that asked, what’s the one book you always recommend?

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman