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recommendation

[rek-uh-men-dey-shuhn, -muhn-] / ˌrɛk ə mɛnˈdeɪ ʃən, -mən- /
NOUN
advice, approval
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charge endorsement guidance instruction judgment order proposal proposition sanction suggestion support
STRONG
advocacy approbation blessing certificate commendation counsel direction esteem eulogy injunction pass plug praise reference steer testimonial tip tribute urging
WEAK
character reference favorable mention good word letter of support two cents' worth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproval opposition refusal rejection
STRONG
blame censure condemnation criticism
WEAK
discouragement

Example Sentences

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And when she pressed him further, he made a recommendation.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The government accepted a recommendation from the independent pay review body that all doctors, including resident doctors, should get a 3.5% pay rise from April.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

According to its statement, a recommendation on this matter will be submitted to the government "by the end of June, 2026".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The recommendation applies particularly to middle-aged people—men over 40 and women over 45.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

So I let slip a few pieces of information: I had been admitted without a letter of recommendation.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss