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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“I was not his doctor, though several times I answered general medical questions and recommended other providers to him,” Attia wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Olympian said then that he had followed the proper procedures and submitted his music through the International Skating Union’s recommended rights clearance system in August.

From Los Angeles Times

It recommended developing a "cultural action plan" to support the unit as well as "consequences" for individuals, along with measures to boost management oversight.

From BBC

For many it is a vital supplement to the therapy Mr. Oliver recommends.

From The Wall Street Journal

It advised the airline to reinforce crew training on Boeing's recommended procedures.

From Barron's

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