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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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   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.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.

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

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   1. To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse: recommended him for the job; recommended a car instead of an SUV. 2. To make attractive or acceptable: This book has much to recommend it. 3. To advise or counsel: She recommended that we be on time. 4.

8. 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.

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

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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.

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

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    1 to tell someone that something is good or useful, or that someone would be suitable for a particular job, etc. recommend somebody/something Can you recommend a good hotel? recommend somebody/something (to somebody) (for/as something) I recommend the book to all my students.

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › recommendrecommend - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book. to represent or urge as advisable or expedient: to recommend caution. to advise, as an alternative;