recommends

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

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recommends

It also recommends limiting butter/margarine, cheese, red meat, pastries/sweets, and fried fast foods.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

In a statement on its website, the agency "strongly recommends to holders of trademarks, slogans, company names and others who do not yet own a .si domain that they register one as soon as possible".

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

He recommends investors build a well-diversified portfolio but stay away from interest-rate-sensitive investments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

So consumer group Which? also recommends keeping an eye on any exit fees when picking a fixed deal.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

They simulate a conversation, as classic style recommends, and they are gifts to the memory-challenged reader.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker