RECOMMENDABLE 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 Doctors will usually treat the illness with antibiotics and may also recommend using antidiarrheal medications and staying hydrated. — Michelle Marchante july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 For more accessibility information, the property recommends calling +52 327-690 4100 for further assistance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Nunez recommended that people use watercraft appropriate to the river’s conditions. — Reeti Malhotra july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Once already on treatment, it is not recommended to repeat the test. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recommend

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend

Verb

Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
That leaves the amusement park on the border of the Carolinas in Charlotte and Rock Hill without one of its signature attractions at the height of its busy summer season.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of leave

Verb

Preliminary evidence suggests the man shot the woman before turning the gun on himself, the spokesperson said.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
The state sought records and responses to questions about the company’s lobbying of the White House and the Department of Justice, suggesting that the DOJ had improperly approved the merger in June.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of suggest

Verb

Because of that, the resolution called on the Legislature to give counties more oversight.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
The most fascinating quarter-final tie for me, given that Switzerland denied us an all-South American affair between Argentina and Colombia.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of give

Verb

Clients as well as opposing counsel routinely commend her ability to quickly identify risk, to build strategies that align with client goals and objectives, and to efficiently seek resolution or streamline to trial, as needed.

— Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Leeper says the authors should be commended for those precautions, but the possibility of contamination can’t be ruled out completely.

— Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of commend

Verb

On June 23, an attendant at a gas station in the center of Moscow told CNN that tankers were still arriving and delivering fuel according to schedule.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The unique vow arrangement saw both Swift and Kelce deliver 20-minute speeches celebrating their love and commitment to one another.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026