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recommend definition

rec·om·mend (rek′ə mend′)

transitive verb

  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
  4. to advise; counsel; suggest to recommend that something be done

Etymology: ME recomenden < ML recommendare: see re- & commend

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

recommend Synonyms

recommend

v.

  1. To lend support or approval

    agree to, sanction, approve, hold up, commend, extol, compliment, applaud, celebrate, praise, speak well of, speak highly of, acclaim, eulogize, confirm, laud, second, favor, back, advocate, stand by, magnify, glorify, exalt, think highly of, be satisfied with, esteem, value, prize, uphold, justify, endorse, vouch for, promote, go on record for*, be all for*, front for*, go to bat for*; see also approve 1, support 2.

    Antonyms censure*, disesteem*, denounce. *

  2. To make a suggestion or prescription

    advise, prescribe, suggest, counsel; see advise 1, urge 1.


Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus Copyright © 1999 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

recommend Usage Examples

Object

  • book: Can anyone recommend any books which will help me to learn?

Subject

  • herbalist: Her four best-selling books are recommended by expert herbalists and well-known physicians and are used and cherished by millions of women around the world.

Adjective complement

  • trainsignal: DNS is a huge topic, as an MCT trainer, I can thoroughly recommend TrainSignal because they provide practical hands on training.

Modifying Another Word

  • strongly: Would strongly recommend these to anyone, they're superb!

Infinitive complement

  • appreciate: An internal viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the accommodation on offer.

Present participle complement

  • downloading: If you would like to see a simulation of libration that really brings it to life then I recommend downloading Virtual Moon Atlas.

Preposition: for

  • approval: The project has already been through an exhaustive consultation process and has been recommended for approval by both Greenwich and Newham boroughs.

Preposition: by

  • herbalist: Her four best-selling books are recommended by expert herbalists and well-known physicians and are used and cherished by millions of women around the world.
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