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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The Tate & Lyle directors unanimously intend to recommend the acquisition to shareholders, the companies said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Large international studies have found that the kidney disease drug finerenone may benefit far more patients than current treatment guidelines recommend.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

This means their citizens are barred from receiving the type of visitor visa that US authorities recommend for fans.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

On Reddit, folks recommend making a classic Hawaiian pizza with pineapples and bacon, along with combining goat’s cheese, honey, fresh figs and braesola in a pie.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“I thank you, ladies. And now, I am afraid that it is incumbent upon us to ask you to recommend to us a fine hotel in the neighborhood.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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