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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

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2. 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.

3. 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.

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

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   If something or someone has a particular quality to recommend them, that quality makes them attractive or gives them an advantage over similar things or people. The restaurant has much to recommend it.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › recommendRECOMMEND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Recommend definition: to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably. See examples of RECOMMEND used in a sentence.

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 › english › recommendrecommend 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.

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

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   recommend. ( ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd) vb ( tr) 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.