Recommend
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo suggest someone or something as good or suitable for a particular purpose or role.
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
To suggest or advise someone to do something.
I recommend that you try the salmon.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend asks where they should eat. You say, 'I RECOMMEND that Italian place! The pizza is awesome!' It's like giving someone a helpful suggestion.
👶 For kids: When you tell someone something you think is good for them, like a good book or a fun game.
More Examples
The doctor recommended a change in diet.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in history.
How It's Used
"I recommend you take a course on project management."
"I recommend this restaurant; the food is amazing."
To present someone or something to another person or group as worthy of acceptance or of being appointed.
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
To speak favorably of or support something.
The committee recommended the applicant for the position.
💡 Simply: If you think your friend is perfect for a job, you can RECOMMEND them to the manager. It means you're saying, 'They're great! Hire them!'
👶 For kids: When you tell someone that someone or something is good and that they should like it.
More Examples
I highly recommend this author's work.
She was recommended for a promotion by her supervisor.
How It's Used
"The professor recommended her for the scholarship."
"I recommend this product; it works wonders!"
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
highly recommended
Strongly suggested or advised as being good or suitable.
"This restaurant is highly recommended by critics."
From Latin *commendāre* ('to entrust, recommend'), from *com-* ('with, together') + *mandāre* ('to command, entrust').
The word 'recommend' has been used since the late 15th century, evolving from a more general sense of 'entrusting' to the modern meaning of 'suggesting favorably'.
Memory tip
Think of a friend's positive suggestion. 'Recommend' is like giving a good idea.