Synonyms for

Recommended

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

Definition

to suggest or endorse something as good or useful

Synonyms & similar words

commend recommend advocate urge advise suggest endorse propose commend approve support promote prescribe urge counsel recommendation tip hint clue pointer directions guidance advice opinion

Synonyms by register

Formal

advocated endorsed suggested proposed

Informal

suggested backed given a thumbs-up given the nod

Literary

lauded extolled

Antonyms

discouraged unadvised prohibited forbidden disapproved rejected

Common collocations

  • highly recommended
  • strongly recommended
  • recommended reading
  • recommended practice
  • recommended dose
  • recommended action
  • recommended by

Word family

noun recommendation
verb recommend
adjective recommendable
adverb recommendably

Usage note

Often used with adverbs like 'highly' or 'strongly' to emphasize the degree of endorsement. Can also be used passively, e.g., 'This book is recommended.'

Example sentences

  1. I recommended the restaurant to my family.
  2. The doctor recommended exercise for better health.
  3. My teacher recommended me for an award.
  4. She recommended a new shampoo for my hair.
  5. He recommended a good movie to watch.

Quotes

  • I recommended him to the king for employment.
  • I have recommended it to many others who have also found it helpful.
  • I recommended that the city should in one way or another secure the franchise of this line.

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