Synonyms for recommend

verb

1. To lend support or approval

   agree to, sanction, approve, hold up, commend, extol, compliment, applaud, celebrate, praise, speak well of, speak highly of, acclaim, eulogize, confirm, laud, second, favor, back, advocate, stand by, magnify, glorify, exalt, think highly of, be satisfied with, esteem, value, prize, uphold, justify, endorse, vouch for, promote, go on record for*, be all for*, front for*, go to bat for*; see also approve 1, support 2.

   Antonyms censure*, disesteem, denounce.

2. To make a suggestion or prescription

   advise, prescribe, suggest, counsel; see advise 1, urge 1.