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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

   Scrabble Points: 16

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

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   recommend somebody/something (to somebody) to make somebody/something seem attractive or good synonym commend. This system has much to recommend it. 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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   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.

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

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   Check pronunciation: recommend. Definition of recommend verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECOMMEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 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.

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

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   Definitions of recommend. verb. express a good opinion of. synonyms: commend. see more. verb. make attractive or acceptable. “Honesty recommends any person” see more. verb. push for something. “The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day” synonyms: advocate, urge. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈrɛkəˌmɛnd/ UK.

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

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   1. ( may take a clause as object or an infinitive) to advise as the best course or choice; counsel: to recommend prudence. 2. to praise or commend: to recommend a new book. 3. to make attractive or advisable: the trip has little to recommend it. 4. archaic to entrust (a person or thing) to someone else's care; commend.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRECOMMEND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   B1. to say that someone or something is good or suitable for a particular purpose: Can you recommend a good wine to go with this dish? She has been recommended for promotion. Fewer examples. Which of these books would you recommend? I would recommend using a power tool for the job. Can you recommend a local doctor?