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

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

After months of research and public feedback, including two hearings in each borough, the commission recommended the updates now on our ballots. — Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

After the Alaska Supreme Court restored his spot on the ballot, his party affiliation was changed to nonpartisan, as recommended by the division. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

It’s not generally recommended to mix old, stale gasoline with fresh fuel, especially if the old gas has been sitting untreated for several months. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 31 Oct. 2026

When asked about the best way for people to advocate for Colombians, Rúa recommended people follow in his footsteps, using social media as a way to call for government action. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Oct. 2026

Equally, a competitor could be repeatedly recommended while your brand is absent. — Sarah Tourville, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Most Before shelling out for wellness routines or optimization hacks, Norton recommended focusing on the foundational components of health—nutrition, fitness, and emotional well-being—and staying consistent with your habits. — Jamie Wolff, HEALTH, 30 Oct. 2026

As for where to purchase both milkweed and nectar-producing plants, Sardiñas recommended checking out Calscape, a website by the California Native Plant Society, for help finding local nurseries that sell native plants. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026