Antonyms for re-commends
Grammar : Verb |
Spell : rek-uh-mend |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛk əˈmɛnd |
- abandon
- abstain
- accuse
- allow
- anger
- answer
- approve
- assail
- attack
- belittle
- berate
- betray
- blame
- block
- calm
- castigate
- cease
- censure
- check
- close
- close up
- commend
- complain
- compliment
- conceal
- condemn
- contradict
- criticize
- damn
- debase
- deceive
- declare
- decline
- decrease
- degrade
- delay
- delude
- demand
- demote
- denounce
- deny
- depress
- deprive
- desert
- destroy
- differ
- disagree
- disallow
- disapprove
- disbelieve
- discourage
- discredit
- disdain
- disgrace
- dishearten
- dishonor
- dislike
- disorganize
- disparage
- displease
- disprove
- dispute
- disregard
- disrespect
- dissent
- dissuade
- dribble
- drip
- dull
- end
- erase
- extract
- finish
- fix
- fool
- forget
- forsake
- halt
- handicap
- harm
- hate
- hide
- hinder
- hold
- hold back
- humiliate
- hurt
- ignore
- impede
- impugn
- injure
- insult
- invalidate
- keep
- keep mum
- keep quiet
- keep secret
- keep silent
- laud
- learn
- leave
- leave alone
- lessen
- let down
- let go
- libel
- lie
- lose
- lower
- lull
- misguide
- mislead
- miss
- mock
- neglect
- object
- obstruct
- oppose
- order
- overlook
- pass by
- pass over
- pause
- permit
- praise
- pretend
- prevent
- protest
- prove
- pull
- punish
- quiet
- quit
- receive
- refuse
- reject
- relinquish
- remain
- renounce
- repel
- reply
- repress
- reproach
- repudiate
- repulse
- resign
- retain
- retreat
- sentence
- shame
- slander
- slight
- slow
- starve
- stay
- stop
- subtract
- suppress
- surrender
- take
- take away
- take back
- tell
- tranquilize
- trick
- turn off
- unauthorize
- undermine
- upset
- veto
- vituperate
- weaken
- whisper
- withdraw
- withhold
- worry
Definition of re-commends
Origin :- late 14c., "praise, present as worthy," from Medieval Latin recommendare, from Latin re-, here probably an intensive prefix, or else from a sense now obscure (see re-), + commendare "commit to one's care, commend" (see commend). Meaning "advise as to action, urge (that something be done)" is from 1746. Related: Recommended; recommending.
- As in approve : verb allow, authorize
- As in introduce : verb make known; present
- As in move : verb motivate, influence
- As in nominate : verb designate, select
- As in praise : verb congratulate; adore
- As in promote : verb help, advance
- As in propose : verb suggest, present for action
- As in recommend : verb advise, approve
- As in refer : verb direct, guide
- As in suggest : verb convey advice, plan, desire
- As in acclaim : verb give approval
- As in urge : verb beg, push for, encourage
- As in vote : verb decide on representation
- As in warn : verb give notice of possible occurrence
- As in propound : verb propose
- As in come up with : verb suggest, create
- As in compliment : verb praise, flatter
- As in counsel : verb give advice
- As in advise : verb offer recommendation
- As in advocate : verb support idea or cause publicly
- As in defend : verb show support for
- As in endorse : verb support, authorize
- As in felicitate : verb congratulate
- As in go to bat for : verb show support for
- As in hail : verb honor, salute
- As in applaud : verb clap for; express approval
Synonyms for re-commends
- accede
- accept
- acclaim
- accredit
- acknowledge
- acquaint
- acquiesce
- activate
- actuate
- address
- adduce
- adjure
- admire
- admonish
- adulate
- advance
- advertise
- advise
- advocate
- affect
- affirm
- aggrandize
- agitate
- agree
- aid
- air
- alert
- announce
- apologize for
- appeal to
- applaud
- appoint
- appreciate
- apprise
- approve
- argue
- argue for
- ask
- assent
- assert
- assign
- assist
- attest
- attract
- authenticate
- authorize
- avail
- back
- back up
- ballot
- be all for
- be in corner
- be satisfied with
- bear one out
- befriend
- benefit
- beseech
- bless
- blow horn
- bolster
- boost
- bow down
- brace up
- bring
- bring forth
- bring out
- bring up
- broach
- budge
- build up
- butter up
- buy
- buy into
- cajole
- call
- call attention to
- campaign for
- carry
- cast ballot
- cast vote
- cause
- caution
- celebrate
- certify
- champion
- charge
- charm
- charter
- cheer
- choose
- cite
- clap
- clue
- clue in
- cognominate
- come out with
- come to defense of
- come up with
- commemorate
- commend
- commission
- commit
- compel
- compliment
- compose
- concur
- confab
- confer
- confirm
- congratulate
- conjecture
- conjure
- consent
- consign
- contend
- contribute
- convert
- cooperate
- counsel
- countenance
- cover for
- cry
- cry up
- cry wolf
- decide
- declare
- defend
- deliver
- denominate
- deprecate
- detect
- determine
- develop
- dig
- dignify
- direct
- discover
- dissuade
- distinguish
- do the honors
- draft
- draw up
- drive
- effect
- egg on
- elect
- elevate
- empower
- enact
- encourage
- endorse
- enfranchise
- enjoin
- ennoble
- entreat
- espouse
- establish
- esteem
- eulogize
- exalt
- excite
- exculpate
- exhort
- exonerate
- explain
- extol
- familiarize
- favor
- fawn upon
- felicitate
- fill in
- find
- fire up
- fix up
- flatter
- forbid
- force
- forearm
- forewarn
- forward
- foster
- front for
- furnish
- further
- get behind
- get going
- get on bandwagon
- get things rolling
- get together
- give a boost to
- give a bouquet
- give a hand
- give a leg up
- give a lift
- give a pointer
- give a posy
- give a tip
- give bouquet
- give fair warning
- give go-ahead
- give green light
- give introduction
- give kudos
- give one's word
- give ovation
- give pointer
- give rise to
- give thanks
- give the go-ahead
- give the high sign
- give the nod
- give two cents
- give warning
- glorify
- go along with
- go for
- go on record for
- go to bat for
- go to the polls
- go to the wall for
- go with
- goad
- grant
- greet
- groove
- guarantee
- guide
- hail
- hand in
- hand it to
- hand over
- harbinger
- hasten
- hats off to
- hear it for
- herald
- hint
- hit on
- hold out
- hold up
- hold with
- honor
- huddle
- hype
- impel
- implore
- impress
- improve
- incite
- induce
- influence
- inform
- ingratiate oneself with
- insist on
- inspire
- inspirit
- instigate
- instruct
- intend
- introduce
- invent
- invite
- judge
- justify
- keep posted
- kibitz
- kick off
- knock down
- kudize
- lap up
- laud
- lay before
- lay it out
- lay on the line
- lead
- lead into
- lead off
- lend one's name to
- level with
- license
- magnify
- maintain
- make
- make a motion
- make a pitch
- make aware
- make law
- make much of
- make valid
- mandate
- maneuver
- mean
- moot
- move
- move for
- name
- nominate
- notify
- nourish
- nurture
- offer
- okay
- open
- open up
- operate
- opine
- opt
- order
- originate
- panegyrize
- pass on
- pat on the back
- patronize
- pave the way
- pay homage
- pay respects
- pay tribute
- pay tribute to
- permit
- persuade
- play on
- plead
- plead for
- please
- plug
- plump for
- point
- point out
- popularize
- pose
- post
- praise
- preach
- precede
- predict
- preface
- prefer
- prepare
- prescribe
- present
- press
- press for
- prevail upon
- prize
- proclaim
- produce
- proffer
- promote
- prompt
- pronounce
- propagandize
- propel
- propone
- propose
- proposition
- propound
- prove a case
- provide
- publicize
- puff
- puff up
- purpose
- push
- push for
- put
- put bug in ear
- put down for
- put forward
- put heads together
- put in a good word
- put in office
- put in touch
- put in two cents
- put on guard
- put on to
- put on to something
- put to
- put up
- put up to
- quicken
- ratify
- rationalize
- rave
- rave over
- recognize
- recommend
- rejoice with
- relegate
- remind
- remonstrate
- reprehend
- reprove
- request
- resound
- return
- reverence
- ride shotgun for
- roose
- root
- root for
- rouse
- rubber-stamp
- run interference for
- salute
- sanction
- satisfy
- say in defense
- say so
- seal
- second
- sell
- send
- serve
- set forth
- shift
- shove
- show the ropes
- side
- sign
- sign off on
- signal
- sing praises of
- sing the praises
- slate
- slot
- smile on
- solicit
- soothe
- speak for
- speak highly of
- speak one's piece
- speak up for
- speak well of
- specify
- speed
- spitball
- sponsor
- spread around
- spring with
- spur
- stand behind
- stand by
- stand up for
- start
- start ball rolling
- state
- steer
- stick up for
- stimulate
- stir
- stonewall
- strike
- stroke
- stumble upon
- stump for
- submit
- subscribe to
- subsidize
- succor
- suggest
- summon
- support
- sustain
- sway
- tab
- take off hat to
- tap
- teach
- tell
- tempt
- tender
- term
- theorize
- think highly of
- threaten
- thumbs up
- thump for
- tip
- tip off
- toast
- touch
- tout
- trade last
- transfer
- tug at
- turn
- turn over
- uncover
- underwrite
- update
- uphold
- urge
- usher
- validate
- value
- ventilate
- vindicate
- volunteer
- vouch for
- warn
- warrant
- welcome
- wheedle
- wise one up
- wise up
- wish joy to
- witness
- work for
- work on
- worship
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