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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The studies recommend that school districts take a more proactive approach in identifying students and their families experiencing homelessness and improve coordination by integrating data systems, among other measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Many experts recommend that students borrow less than their projected first-year salary.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

In this phase of "multiple transformations," the institutes recommend the German government "increase incentives for employment" and ease regulations to "improve conditions for investment and innovation".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The Vatican itself has not spoken on the matter, but in 2016 did set out its position to recommend that the bodies of the deceased are buried in cemeteries or other sacred places.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In a surprise move, the commission voted unanimously not to recommend the zoning change.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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