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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

Example Sentences

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If you are planning on visiting a national park, the National Parks Conservation Association recommends visiting midweek and arriving early or late in the day to avoid crowds.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Verocai also recommends routine veterinary care, including parasite testing, as well as preventative medications for worms and ticks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Current CDC guidance recommends active monitoring of individuals with high-risk Ebola exposures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Pfau recommends a globally diversified portfolio, though he notes that U.S. stocks may provide a better hedge for the U.S. inflation that impacts the retiree’s cost of living.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Lighthouse International recommends 16 to 18 point font depending upon typefaces.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin