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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West Hollywood-based Tinder, which has roughly 50 million monthly users, has been experimenting with using AI to analyze a user’s camera roll and recommend better matches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

To capitalize on dips in rates when they do occur, planners recommend having financial groundwork laid well in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Because the newly recognized Tokara Leaf Warbler appears to be at least as rare as the Ijima's Leaf Warbler, the researchers recommend that both species receive Vulnerable status.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

Financial planners often recommend selling RSUs immediately upon vesting since the tax hit is already baked in, allowing you to diversify your portfolio by investing the cash from the sale elsewhere.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

“You can relax. Maybe even take a short nap. I’d recommend that, actually. It helps fight the jet lag.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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