to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably

to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.

to represent or urge as advisable or expedient

to recommend caution.

to advise, as an alternative; suggest (a choice, course of action, etc.) as appropriate, beneficial, or the like

He recommended the blue-plate special. The doctor recommended special exercises for her.

to make desirable or attractive

a plan that has very little to recommend it.

to make a recommendation.

Informal . a recommendation.

verb

disapprove , discourage , dissuade

verb

acclaim , advance , advocate , applaud , back , be all for , be satisfied with , celebrate , commend , compliment , confirm , counsel , endorse , enjoin , esteem , eulogize , exalt , exhort , extol , favor , front for , glorify , go on record for , hold up , justify , laud , magnify , plug * , praise , prescribe , prize , propose , put forward , put in a good word , put on to , sanction , second , speak highly of , speak well of , stand by , steer , suggest , think highly of , uphold , urge , value , vouch for , champion , get behind , plump for , side with , stand behind , advise , encourage , entrust , refer , tout