Synonyms of recommends

recommends

verb

present tense third-person singular of recommend

1

as in leaves

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

• leaves
• gives
• entrusts
• hands
• commends
• transfers
• delivers
• delegates
• confides
• commits
• relinquishes
• transmits
• passes
• trusts
• consigns
• reposes
• grants
• submits
• lends
• assigns
• vests
• turns over
• distributes
• confers
• dispenses
• gives over
• loans
• divides
• furnishes
• bequeaths
• hands over
• deals (out)
• disperses
• supplies
• surrenders
• yields
• releases
• turns in
• wills
• advances
• recommits
• hands in
• hands on
• hands down
• retransmits
• retransfers
• redelivers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keeps
• holds
• retains
• owns
• possesses
• receives
• reserves
• accepts
• takes
• withholds
• detains
• occupies
• holds back
• takes in
• takes over

2

as in suggests

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

• suggests
• advises
• urges
• proposes
• advocates
• counsels
• offers
• favors
• supports
• exhorts
• backs
• submits
• espouses
• champions
• advances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recommends

Arjun Bhatia, an analyst at William Blair who recommends buying Salesforce shares, said investors who turned negative on cloud software companies or eliminated their exposure altogether due to AI concerns, are starting to come back. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

For individual medical or law enforcement needs, the State Department recommends contacting local emergency services. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

For groups, Bernthal recommends Carolina Cabana Cruises, which offers private two-hour outings around the Charleston Harbor with music, floats, and even karaoke. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Davis recommends drinking plenty of water that day and eating something light beforehand. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

When testing paint, Balding always recommends making the samples generously sized and using two coats. — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Soto recommends staying away from cool gray or blue-toned exterior paint next to a terracotta tile roof, because the contrasting undertones don’t naturally complement one another, which can make the roof and exterior feel disconnected. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026

For people heading into the backcountry, the Forest Service recommends using bear-resistant food containers and storing food away from campsites. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

If your hair is feeling dry, hairstylist Kee Taylor recommends smoothing a lightweight oil through the midlengths and ends to improve manageability and shine. — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026