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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Today’s announcement only supports our bullish view and we continue to recommend the stock.

From Barron's

She doesn’t recommend dramatically exiting a friend group, but instead having a conversation about how you’re feeling with the person you feel closest to.

From The Wall Street Journal

He did not appeal against the Commissioner's findings or his recommended sanction.

From BBC

Some advisors recommend a dedicated portfolio bucket for healthcare costs.

From Barron's

We recommended buying Dollar General on Jan. 31, 2025, when it was near its lowest level in more than six years, arguing that the company’s problems were more than reflected in the price.

From Barron's

recommend

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