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   Rec·om·mend

   /ˌrekəˈmend/

   

   verb

   • 1. put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role: "George had recommended some local architects" Similar advocateendorsecommendapprovesuggestput forwardproposeadvancenominateput upmentionspeak favorably ofspeak well ofput in a good word forbeat the drum forvouch forlook with favor oninformal:pushplugbig something upOpposite rejectveto
   • ▪ advise or suggest (something) as a course of action: "some doctors recommend putting a board under the mattress" Similar advisecounselurgeexhortenjoinprescribespeak in favor ofspeak forargue forbacksupportoffer as one's opinionsuggestadvocateproposeOpposite argue against
   • ▪ advise (someone) to do something: "you are strongly recommended to seek professional advice"
   • ▪ make (someone or something) appealing or desirable: "the house had much to recommend it" Similar have in one's favorrender appealing/attractive/desirableendow with appeal/attractiongive an advantage toinformal:have going for one
   • 2. commend or entrust someone or something to (someone): archaic "I devoutly recommended my spirit to its maker"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in recommend (sense 2)): from medieval Latin recommendare, from Latin re- (expressing intensive force) + commendare ‘commit to the care of’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. recommendable adjective
   • 2. recommender noun

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   RECOMMEND definition: 1. to say that someone or something is good or suitable for a particular purpose: 2. to advise…. Learn more.

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   recommend something The report recommended a 10% pay increase. It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. a recommended price of $50; recommend doing something He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. I recommend using the latest version of the browser. recommend against something My doctor recommended against surgery.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › recommendRECOMMEND definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1 day ago · transitive verb. 1. to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably. to recommend an applicant for a job. to recommend a book. 2. to represent or urge as advisable or expedient. to recommend caution. 3.

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   Recommend definition: to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably. See examples of RECOMMEND used in a sentence.

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   COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: to say that something or someone is good, or suggest them for a particular purpose or job adverbs highly recommend This book is highly recommended by those who have used it. heartily recommend (=strongly and enthusiastically) I heartily recommend the cheese sandwiches. thoroughly recommend Overall I can thoroughly ...

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recommendsRecommends Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How to use recommend in a sentence. to present (something) as worthy of acceptance or trial; to endorse (someone) as fit, worthy, or competent… See the full definition

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   recommend, v.² meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary