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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We entered just to browse, but Billy personally sized my head and recommended a blue Union Army forage cap.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s a spoiler in the trailer that I recommend avoiding if you can.

From Los Angeles Times

Doctors have been urging everybody to get the flu vaccine — the CDC recommends it for everyone age 6 months and up.

From Los Angeles Times

If that is not possible it recommends staying a "safe distance" from cows, keeping dogs on a short lead and avoiding getting between cows and their calves.

From BBC

I’m reminded of this couple who took advice from an adviser recommended to them by neighbors.

From MarketWatch

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