Definitions

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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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

An up-and-coming comedian he cast in a Heavy D video, Chris Tucker, later recommended Ratner when a movie starring the actor needed a replacement director.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today you can see echoes of that campaign in ads for toothpaste, with dentists recommending a particular brand.

From BBC

Starbucks' compensation committee recommended in September that the cap be replaced by a quarterly review of his personal flights, which was approved by board members.

From BBC

Although in this case it is the name of a variety of potato that the King recommends as a good choice for baking.

From BBC

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