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Any difference between 'strongly recommended' and 'highly recommended'?

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GrapeApe

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May 1, 2000, 3:00:00 AM5/1/00
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>> In which case or instance should one use "highly recommended" in place
>> of "strongly recommended" and vice versa? [...]

They are generally interchangeable, however...

I would consider "strongly recommended" to be more likely to carry a
connotation of negative consequence if the recommendation is not followed.

Strongly recommended - You had better do this, or else.

Highly recommended- Man, this is great you ought to try it!

Also, "Strongly" may be more likely to be used describe the manner in which
something is recommended, (in a manner similar to which someone may be
"strongly reprimanded" )

"Highly" may be more likely to be used to describe the quality of the
recommendation itself, rather than the manner in which the recommendation is
carried out.

virukali...@gmail.com

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May 2, 2017, 9:53:14 AM5/2/17
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Dingbat

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May 2, 2017, 10:50:28 AM5/2/17
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Interesting! Any difference between 'strongly condemned' and 'stoutly
condemned'?

CDB

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May 2, 2017, 2:15:37 PM5/2/17
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I condemn "body-shaming", said Tom stoutly.


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