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   recommend

   /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

   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 favourably ofspeak well ofput in a good word forbeat the drum forvouch forlook with favour 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 favour 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 favourrender 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOMMEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose, or to suggest that a particular action should be done: I can recommend the chicken in mushroom sauce - it's delicious. She has been recommended for promotion. The headmistress agreed to recommend the teachers ' proposals to the school governors.

3. 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.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECOMMEND 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.

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

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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.

6. 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.

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

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   recommend to tell someone what you think they should do in a particular situation; to say what you think the price or level of something should be: We recommend that you buy your tickets early. a recommended price of $50

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRECOMMEND definition in American English - Collins Online ...

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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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRECOMMEND - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   Definitions of 'recommend'. 1. If someone recommends a person or thing to you, they suggest that you would find that person or thing good or useful. [...] 2. If you recommend that something is done, you suggest that it should be done. [...] 3.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › recommend_nrecommend, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun recommend, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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

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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.