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

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A friend recommended a carpenter, who helped with the termites and trickier renovations.

From The Wall Street Journal

It recommends patients speak to their GP if they are worried about their treatment and not to stop medication without medical advice.

From BBC

And she’s been using Claude Code to create a running coach that recommends exercises to prevent injuries and improve her runs.

From The Wall Street Journal

I also recommend toasting your spices to really bring out their flavors.

From Salon

Many RLS patients also end up being treated with dosages that exceed recommended amounts because these drugs can actually worsen the underlying condition over time, according to consultant neurologist, Dr Guy Leschziner.

From BBC

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