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

Cleveland Clinic says some early research is encouraging, but black garlic isn’t medicine and shouldn’t replace any treatment your doctor recommends. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

For everyday food safety, Taylor recommends skipping both homemade mixtures and commercial washes. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Test the color directly on your mouth rather than trusting a hand swatch, Vogue India’s makeup artist guide recommends. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

To make the fall transition easier, Lok recommends gradually shifting bedtime and wake-up time later in the days leading up to the change. — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Naperville Preservation’s plan recommends that at least one full-time city employee dedicate 50% of their time to the topic. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The blogger also recommends finding a stay with a cozy fireplace, as winter brings cooler days and occasional rain to the North Bay. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026