Synonyms of recommending

recommending

verb

present participle of recommend

1

as in handing

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

• handing
• leaving
• giving
• transferring
• entrusting
• delegating
• commending
• delivering
• passing
• committing
• transmitting
• trusting
• confiding
• granting
• relinquishing
• consigning
• loaning
• reposing
• assigning
• submitting
• vesting
• conferring
• distributing
• lending
• handing over
• turning over
• bequeathing
• dividing
• giving over
• dispensing
• supplying
• dealing (out)
• dispersing
• furnishing
• willing
• releasing
• surrendering
• yielding
• advancing
• turning in
• handing down
• recommitting
• handing in
• handing on
• retransmitting
• redelivering
• retransferring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keeping
• holding
• retaining
• reserving
• receiving
• owning
• withholding
• possessing
• accepting
• taking
• detaining
• holding back
• occupying
• taking in
• taking over

2

as in suggesting

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

• suggesting
• advising
• urging
• advocating
• proposing
• counseling
• favoring
• supporting
• offering
• backing
• championing
• submitting
• exhorting
• espousing
• advancing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recommending

Colorado doctors will still be recommending the long-standing immunization schedule outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Last month, the board voted 3-1 against recommending clemency for Cuesta-Rodriguez. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Its advanced algorithm learns user preferences, recommending channels, shows, and sports events more effectively than competitors. — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

More than 40 comments rolled in recommending Chinese restaurants across the metroplex. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

The City Planning Commission signed off on those plans earlier this week, recommending it to the City Council after hearing from Royals and Crown Center officials. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

The comment section is now filled with viewers recommending Jisulife fans as an affordable alternative that’s just as life-changing. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

City staff is recommending the council approve a parcel map and a subdivision agreement with Homeland Enterprises, LLC. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The ad hoc committee was responsible for reviewing and recommending the retraction of more than 1,700 problematic conference articles last year. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026