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The earliest known use of the verb recommend is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for recommend is from 1576, in a translation by Abraham Fleming, author, literary editor, and Church of England clergyman. recommend is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: re- prefix, commend v.
RECOMMEND definition: 1. to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose…. Learn more.
- Followed by A Noun Object
- Followed by A Pronoun
- Followed by A Gerund
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Note: If we also want to include who the suggestion is being made to, we can follow the noun object with to + person. Students often make the mistake of putting to + person directly after the verb, but while this is possible in other languages, it is incorrect (or at least very awkward!) in English for recommend and suggest. For advise, see the nex...
Note: Unlike recommend and suggest, advise can also be followed by a noun that refers to the person getting the advice. Also, to + pronoun and to + person at the end of the sentence with adviseis possible in some cases, but it can sound a bit awkward and is best avoided or reworded. 1. The manager advised us on the protocols. (correct) 2. The manag...
Note: Point out to students that the Noun + Infinitive rule overrides the gerund rule in almost all cases. Though advise is followed by a gerund (e.g., My teacher advised studying), we must use an infinitive if we include a noun/pronoun object in the sentence (e.g., My teacher advised us to study). For more information and examples, see Gerunds and...
When verbs with the general meaning of “suggestion” (including advise, ask, demand, insist, prefer, propose, recommend, request, suggest, and urge) are used with a noun clause, we must use a base verb. The noun clause usually starts with the word thatand contains a subject, base verb, and possibly an object. The noun clause usually occupies the obj...
Looking for practice with recommend, suggest, and advise? Try our Discussion Starters lesson on Food Labels. This advanced-level lesson includes an exercise to practice the various sentence patterns for these verbs.
recommend something The report recommended a 10% pay increase. It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. a recommended price of $50; recommend doing something He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. I recommend using the latest version of the browser. recommend against something My doctor recommended against surgery.
RECOMMEND meaning: 1. to say that someone or something is good or suitable for a particular purpose: 2. to advise…. Learn more.
Thesaurus recommend. advise; advocate; urge; These words all mean to tell someone what you think they should do in a particular situation. 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 ...
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Jan 28, 2014 · Today, let’s have a look at the grammar behind suggest and recommend. Unlike many verbs, suggest and recommend are not followed by an object + infinitive. We generally use either a gerund (VerbING) or a clause with that. The pattern would be that + subject + base verb: Jack’s wife recommended drinking tea.
