Synonyms of recommended

recommended

verb

past tense of recommend

1

as in handed

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

• handed
• left
• gave
• entrusted
• transferred
• delegated
• commended
• delivered
• confided
• passed
• trusted
• committed
• granted
• transmitted
• relinquished
• loaned
• consigned
• vested
• submitted
• assigned
• handed over
• turned over
• conferred
• distributed
• supplied
• divided
• lent
• reposed
• dispensed
• bequeathed
• gave over
• furnished
• dispersed
• dealt (out)
• handed down
• released
• yielded
• turned in
• handed in
• surrendered
• advanced
• willed
• handed on
• recommitted
• retransferred
• retransmitted
• redelivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kept
• held
• retained
• reserved
• received
• owned
• withheld
• accepted
• possessed
• took
• held back
• detained
• occupied
• took in
• took over

2

as in suggested

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

• suggested
• advised
• urged
• proposed
• advocated
• counseled
• favored
• offered
• backed
• supported
• submitted
• championed
• exhorted
• espoused
• advanced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recommended

Miller recommended that Stephanie and Eric follow up with the Texas Medical Board. — Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 8 Nov. 2026

After that, friends recommended the Sho Nuff turkey farm in Fulton. — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026

The Special Magistrate recommended a larger increase than the District offered. — Clinton McCracken, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

The Baker County District Attorney says Harmel’s case went before a grand jury, which declined to indict and recommended that the investigation continue. — MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Chaotic storage works well in a warehouse, but three professional organizers agreed it’s not recommended for organizing a home. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026

Both Hernandez and Rascón are Democrats, but the latter was recommended by DSA’s local chapter. — Linh Tat, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026

Cold medicines are not recommended at all in kids under 2 years old. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Our supper, also recommended (and booked for us) by Charlie, at The Norman Knight was every bit as impressive. — Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2026