recommendation synonyms

recommendation

n.

  1. The act of recommending

    advocacy, guidance, order, advice, counsel, direction, suggestion, tip, proposal, instruction, judgment, sanction, commendation, endorsement, support, approbation, charge, injunction, esteem, eulogy, praise; see also advice, suggestion 1.

    Antonyms disapproval, opposition*, antagonism. *

  2. A document that vouches for character or ability

    certificate, testimonial, reference, character, character reference, letter of recommendation, letter in support, credentials; see also sense 1.

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