RECOMMENDS Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

recommends

verb

present tense third-person singular of recommend

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

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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

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Recent Examples of recommends For stainless steel appliances, Aparacio recommends a non‑abrasive stainless‑steel spray and wiping in the direction of the grain to avoid any pesky streaks. —

Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026 Gully recommends more collaboration with studio marketing teams, periodic calls for Cinema United members about the latest upcoming titles rather than only the once-a-year CinemaCon showcase, or a playbook of ideas for how individual theaters can succeed rather than going into a weekend blind. —

Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026 The National Association of Mortgage Brokers recommends customers take precautions to avoid potential frauds by calling sources and double-checking any information or requests. —

ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 If staining persists, Flores recommends using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to gently rub the affected area. —

Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026 The total daily maximum amount of caffeine that the Food and Drug Administration recommends for healthy adults is 400 mg, and children and teenagers ages 12 to 17 should have less than 100 mg of caffeine per day, according to the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. —

Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026 For these three types of extensions, Marjan recommends consulting a professional who can assess the best placement based on your hair’s needs, texture, and integrity. —

Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026 Stanford’s own guidance recommends a gradual ramp-up, and trial participants experienced initial bloating that resolved over time. —

Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 The Old Farmer’s Almanac recommends planting mostly root vegetables, including parsnips and turnips, and leafy greens such as kale and arugula in early April. —

McClatchy, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026

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As part of this singularly unconventional deal, CBS pays not a red cent for the privilege of covering the tourney, and while that leaves as much as $125 million in rights fees on the table, Augusta more than makes up for that by way of the gate, merch and concessions.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
This desperate situation leaves Republicans with no choice but to destroy that which threatens to destroy them.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026