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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Beyond seasonal deals, experts recommend buying ground beef in bulk if you have the freezer space and wiggle room in your budget.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

And if you’re trying to identify your own anchor ingredients, I highly recommend giving Slagle’s newsletter a read.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

If you’re unsure whether to pay for a battery of lab tests, consider the approach taken by Dr. Andrea Klemes: If it doesn’t have strong clinical trial backing, she doesn’t recommend it.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

They are backing a new national commission to examine the current system for elections to the House of Commons and recommend reforms.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“I’d recommend inserting machine screws around the diameter of your thing to hold it in place. What did you call it?”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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