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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If Saints get promoted, the EFL would not be able to apply the penalty in the top flight itself, but it can recommend to the Premier League board that the deduction is carried over.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But doctors could also recommend it outside these regions, the ministry said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The Navy hired the Hudson Institute to conduct a series of wargames to recommend what kinds of ships the service should maintain and operate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Many financial planners recommend a conservative approach to debt in retirement, given that your income is more fixed.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“I wouldn’t recommend getting struck. Lightning kills an average of 47 people in America every year and severely injures hundreds, maybe thousands.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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