Synonyms for

Recommending

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

Definition

To suggest or endorse something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

commend recommend advocate urge suggesting endorsing promoting advocating backing supporting approving praising commending applauding approbating lauding acclaiming applauding sanctioning uplifting touting

Synonyms by register

Formal

advocating endorsing suggesting proposing

Informal

pushing for putting in a good word for giving a shout-out to

Literary

championing espousing

Antonyms

discouraging dissuading opposing prohibiting vetoing rejecting

Common collocations

  • recommending a book
  • recommending a restaurant
  • recommending a course of action
  • recommending someone for a job
  • strongly recommending
  • highly recommending
  • recommending a product

Word family

noun recommendation
verb recommend
adjective recommendable

Usage note

While 'recommending' is the present participle of 'recommend', it's often used in place of the base verb in informal contexts. Ensure the context clearly indicates a positive suggestion.

Example sentences

  1. I am recommending this restaurant to my family.
  2. The teacher is recommending the new book to her students.
  3. The doctor is recommending a healthy diet to his patients.
  4. She is recommending her friend for the job position.
  5. The company is recommending their new product to customers.

Quotes

  • I am recommending you to my boss because of your hard work and dedication. - Unknown
  • When recommending a book, be sure to explain why you enjoyed it. - Unknown
  • I am recommending this hotel to all my friends because of the excellent service. - Unknown

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