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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Both are considered safe during all stages of pregnancy and are recommended to help safeguard both maternal and infant health.

From Science Daily

For example, the bills recommend planning new housing near transit hubs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scotland has internationally recognised dark sky sites, which are largely protected from light pollution and recommended for stargazing.

From BBC

There are treatments that can help, but medical advice is recommended.

From BBC

The WHO recommends that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.

From BBC