recommend synonyms

recommend

v.

  1. To lend support or approval

    agree to, sanction, approve, hold up, commend, extol, compliment, applaud, celebrate, praise, speak well of, speak highly of, acclaim, eulogize, confirm, laud, second, favor, back, advocate, stand by, magnify, glorify, exalt, think highly of, be satisfied with, esteem, value, prize, uphold, justify, endorse, vouch for, promote, go on record for*, be all for*, front for*, go to bat for*; see also approve 1, support 2.

    Antonyms censure*, disesteem*, denounce. *

  2. To make a suggestion or prescription

    advise, prescribe, suggest, counsel; see advise 1, urge 1.

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