recommend
The word “recommend” has 3 syllables: rec-om-mend
It's pronounced as /ˌrɛk.əˈmɛnd/
What is synonym and antonym for recommend?
In the thesaurus, “recommend” has 60 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for recommend along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for recommend
- advance
- advise
- advocate
- assign
- back
- bequeath
- champion
- commend
- commit
- confer
- confide
- consign
- counsel
- delegate
- deliver
- dispense
- disperse
- distribute
- divide
- entrust
- espouse
- exhort
- favor
- furnish
- give
- give over
- grant
- hand
- hand down
- hand in
- hand on
- hand over
- intrust
- leave
- lend
- loan
- offer
- pass
- propose
- recommit
- redeliver
- release
- relinquish
- repose
- retransfer
- retransmit
- submit
- suggest
- supply
- support
- surrender
- transfer
- transmit
- trust
- turn in
- turn over
- urge
- vest
- will
- yield
Antonyms for recommend
Meanings of recommend
- verb
- To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
- To make acceptable; to attract favor to.
- To advise, propose, counsel favorably.
- To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations.
Example Sentences
- I highly recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
- The teacher recommend reading this book for better understanding.
- Can you recommend a good movie for tonight?
- The guide recommend visiting the museum early in the morning.
- Doctors often recommend regular exercise for a healthy lifestyle.
On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recommend, such as: accept, advance, advise, advocate, assign, back, bequeath.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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