1
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
serious gastronomes should recommend their stomachs to the restaurant's chef, giving full rein to his culinary prowess and imagination
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to suggest
to put forward (something) as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I would recommend you look into that option a little more closely because I don't think it will work nearly as well as you think
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recommend
Despite the enthusiasm on social media for colostrum, researchers consistently conclude that there is currently insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend colostrum broadly for immune enhancement or gut health in healthy adults.
—
Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Hundreds of other commenters, however, were quick to point out that while ankle weights might be helpful for adults, they’re not recommended for children, especially those under the age of 2.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Rosenthal recommends splurging on universal-voltage hair tools, so you’re never left without an option for a quick touch-up abroad.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Friends and former confidants on college baseball staffs still went out of their way to recommend him.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recommend
Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Hundreds of other commenters, however, were quick to point out that while ankle weights might be helpful for adults, they’re not recommended for children, especially those under the age of 2.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Rosenthal recommends splurging on universal-voltage hair tools, so you’re never left without an option for a quick touch-up abroad.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Friends and former confidants on college baseball staffs still went out of their way to recommend him.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for recommend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
Verb
-
Several students testified that Anthony was repeatedly asked to leave the Memorial High School tent before the confrontation escalated.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
-
That would leave the US emergency oil reserve with the least amount of oil since the early 1980s, when the economy was smaller and consumed less energy.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
-
As the mission suggests, this new press is nothing if not tenacious.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
-
This suggests that the act of concentrating mattered more than what students were concentrating on.—
Supreet Kaur,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
Tovar ambushed Kilian’s first offering, pulling a two-run homer over the left-field fence to hand the Giants their fourth straight loss.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
-
If the 5 in 5 rule means the clock is ticking on their college eligibility as soon as they’re handed a high school diploma, more Minnesota kids are likely to leave the prep ranks early.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
Whitney Plantation hosts two permanent exhibits, one of which gives an overview about the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and another that focuses on the history of slavery in Louisiana.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
-
On June 3, police went to serve the warrants but the suspect did not follow commands given by police and barricaded himself inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
None of the rockets—Ariane 6, New Glenn, or Vulcan—to which Amazon originally entrusted the bulk of its missions had reached the launch pad when the company announced its massive launch order in 2022.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
-
At midnight toasts were made with Blanc de Blanc champagne, and then the evening continued with a DJ set entrusted to leading names on the international scene, including Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Peggy Gou, who alternated until late into the night.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
Verb
-
City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
-
Some commended the parks, including their staff and signage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Verb
-
Other students will transfer to two additional schools.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
-
Everything learned can be transferred to ABB’s commercial charger installations.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
-
Sparks end a three-game losing streak with an 89-72 win over expansion Portland, delivering their stingiest defensive performance of the season.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
-
Just days before the first article drawn from Silent Spring appeared in the pages of The New Yorker in June 1962, Carson had flown to California to deliver the commencement speech at Scripps College.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
