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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recommendRecommend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RECOMMEND is to present (something) as worthy of acceptance or trial. How to use recommend in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › recommendRECOMMEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RECOMMEND definition: 1. to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose…. Learn more.

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   to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book. Synonyms: condone, approve. Antonyms: condemn. to represent or urge as advisable or expedient: to recommend caution.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recommendRecommend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you recommend a person or thing is to vouch for them. Recommend can also be to advise. If your doctor recommended an exercise program to you that's changed your life, you might recommend your doctor to your friends.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrecommend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › recommendRECOMMEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › recommendRecommend - definition of recommend by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse: recommended him for the job; recommended a car instead of an SUV. 2. To make attractive or acceptable: This book has much to recommend it. 3. To advise or counsel: She recommended that we be on time. 4.