Synonyms of recommended

recommended

verb

past tense of recommend

1

as in handed

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

• handed
• left
• gave
• entrusted
• transferred
• delegated
• commended
• delivered
• confided
• passed
• trusted
• committed
• granted
• transmitted
• relinquished
• loaned
• consigned
• vested
• submitted
• assigned
• handed over
• turned over
• conferred
• distributed
• supplied
• divided
• lent
• reposed
• dispensed
• bequeathed
• gave over
• furnished
• dispersed
• dealt (out)
• handed down
• released
• yielded
• turned in
• handed in
• surrendered
• advanced
• willed
• handed on
• recommitted
• retransferred
• retransmitted
• redelivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kept
• held
• retained
• reserved
• received
• owned
• withheld
• accepted
• possessed
• took
• held back
• detained
• occupied
• took in
• took over

2

as in suggested

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

• suggested
• advised
• urged
• proposed
• advocated
• counseled
• favored
• offered
• backed
• supported
• submitted
• championed
• exhorted
• espoused
• advanced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recommended

After that task force recommended closing at least three elementary schools and one middle school, a smaller steering committee reviewed individual schools, according to the district. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

It may not be recommended during pregnancy or for people who are immunocompromised or have certain medical conditions. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

The report recommended that the LAFD prioritize a culture that empowers firefighters to inform their supervisors about hot spots, unsafe conditions and other concerns. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Staff at only 40 of the 73 facilities (55 percent) notified or planned to notify internal Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) staff as recommended. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

According to MacRumors, the carrier acknowledged the issue in a text message to customers this week and recommended an immediate software upgrade to fix the issue. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

If investigation isn’t for you, here are a few other Mexican spots recommended in the magazine. — Eva Flowe october 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

New hair growth typically appears around six months after treatment, with root touch-ups recommended every 8 to 10 months. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The lightweight compression socks are highly recommended by flight attendants, pilots, marathoners, and nurses who spend 12-hour shifts making rounds across hard hospital floors. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026