RECOMMEND Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

recommend

verb

ˌre-kə-ˈmend

Definition of recommend

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

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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

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Recent Examples of recommend The letter also recommends that reforms to capital tax gains, including aligning capital gains tax rates with income tax, could give the Treasury an annual £12 billion ($16 billion) boost. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 July 2026 However, the committee can only recommend actions; the final say comes from the FDA, which has advised against broader access to these peptides. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 24 July 2026 The previous Miami jury recommended Andres get death, also in a 9-3 vote. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 But much of this maxxing advice can be unhelpful or unhealthy or go against the steady, personalized changes many experts recommend. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recommend

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend

Verb

That brightness will overwhelm many of the faint Delta Aquariid meteors, leaving only the brightest examples visible.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
The ruling leaves the DOJ with a losing record in district court cases seeking such data, in addition to an earlier appellate loss.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026

Definition of leave

Verb

In that case, Canada lost six points, while their coach, Bev Priestman, along with analyst Joseph Lombardi and assistant coach Jasmine Mander, were handed a one-year ban from football by FIFA.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Gacic handed the officer a plastic bag containing a schoolmaster snapper and two lobster, according to the report.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of hand

Verb

Valkyrie is not quite open for business, but Eveland and her business partner — Valkyrie technical director Desmond Browning — gave a Statesman reporter and photographer a tour of the facility and a preview of the training that will be offered.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
In the hours after James’ decision was announced, Philadelphia’s odds of winning the NBA title surged from 20-1 to 10-1, giving the 76ers the fourth-best odds behind the Knicks, San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of give

Verb

It was enabled by those most entrusted to prevent it, acting in the belief that the cause required continuity.

— Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026
But a new watchdog memo raises serious questions about whether the private contractors entrusted with that work are adequately protecting taxpayer information.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of entrust

Verb

Another person later died after being transferred to a local hospital, officials said during a press conference.

— Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Thomas County Central quarterback Aidan McPherson’s successful appeal for eligibility after his transfer from Rome was big news this week, but McPherson is hardly the only big-name player who has transferred this offseason.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of transfer

Verb

But their ability to deliver useful results depends on the quality, accessibility and governance of the data behind them.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
When right-hander Eury Pérez delivered seven perfect innings against the Athletics earlier this month, Bachar also nearly let the game slip away, allowing five runs without recording an out in the eighth.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026