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Synonyms & Similar Words
suggested
advised
proposed
endorsed
supported
favored
preferred
prescribed
urged
encouraged
advocated
promoted
commended
praised
applauded
approved
sanctioned
authorized
ratified
confirmed
validated
verified
certified
guaranteed
warranted
vouched
backed
sponsored
recommended
prescribed
counseled
guided
directed
informed
Meaning of Recommended
The primary meaning of "Recommended" is something that is advised or suggested as good or suitable.
Definitions
- Made or given as a suggestion or advice
- * Officially or formally suggested or advised
- * Regarded as suitable or desirable
Etymology of Recommended
The word "Recommended" originates from the Old French word "recomander," which is derived from "re-" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "comander" (meaning "to command" or "to commend")
Historically, the word initially meant "to commend" or "to praise," but its meaning has evolved to include "to suggest" or "to advise"
Example Uses
- The hotel was highly recommended by friends and family
- * The doctor recommended a course of antibiotics to treat the infection
- * The travel guide recommended visiting the local museum
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
not recommended
discouraged
advised against
warned
cautioned
rejected
disapproved
opposed
criticized
denounced
condemned
deplored
disliked
disfavored
unpopular
undesirable
unwanted
unwelcome
unadvised
unapproved
unauthorized
unendorsed
unratified