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Recommend

Verb / ˌrekʌˈmend / Another word for recommend — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to suggest or endorse (someone or something) as being good or suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular role

Synonyms & similar words

commend advocate urge suggest advise endorse approve support promote champion back propose commend present introduce favour counsel urge persuade influence convince

Synonyms by register

Formal

advise suggest endorse advocate

Informal

suggest point to plug push

Literary

counsel exhort

Antonyms

discourage oppose dissuade censure disapprove prohibit

Common collocations

  • highly recommend
  • strongly recommend
  • recommend a book
  • recommend a restaurant
  • recommend a course of action
  • recommend to someone
  • recommend for a job

Word family

noun recommendation
verb recommend
adjective recommendable

Usage note

When recommending something, it's often followed by 'that' and a clause (e.g., 'I recommend that you go') or by a gerund (e.g., 'I recommend going').

Example sentences

  1. I recommend that you try this new restaurant.
  2. The doctor recommended bed rest for a week.
  3. I would recommend this movie to all my friends.
  4. The teacher recommended the student for a scholarship.
  5. I recommend using sunscreen to avoid sunburn.

Quotes

  • I can recommend this book to anyone who has a sense of humor. - Mike Harding
  • I recommend that the Statue of Liberty be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the west coast. - Viktor E. Frankl
  • I recommend that the best way to get to know your inner self is by spending time alone in nature. - Karen Shanor

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