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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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   Definition of recommend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   5 days ago · 1. to give in charge; commit; entrust. recommended to our care. 2. to suggest favorably as suited for some use, function, position, etc. to recommend a book, a doctor, etc. 3. to make acceptable or pleasing. much on the island to recommend it.

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   recommend. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English rec‧om‧mend /ˌrekəˈmend/ S2 W2 verb [ transitive] 1 to advise someone to do something, especially because you have special knowledge of a situation or subject recommend (that) I recommend that you get some professional advice.

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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.

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

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   1. a. : to present (something) as worthy of acceptance or trial. Can you recommend a good restaurant? This brand was highly recommended. hired a contractor who came well recommended. b. : to endorse (someone) as fit, worthy, or competent. Her previous employer recommended her for the position. 2.

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   /ˌriːkəˈmɛnd/ ree-kuh-MEND. U.S. English. /ˌrikəˈmɛnd/ ree-kuh-MEND. See pronunciation. Where does the verb recommend come from? Earliest known use. late 1500s. recommend is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: re- prefix, commend v. See etymology. Nearby entries. recommand, v.¹ c1380–1783. recommand, v.² 1509–. recommanding, n. c1450.