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recommendation
/ˌɹekəˈmendəʃən/
suggestion or advice
The doctor gave me a recommendation for a specialist.
The doctor suggested I see a specialist.
general
An act of advising or suggesting something as good or suitable
The travel guide included recommendations for local restaurants.
The guide suggested good restaurants to visit.
Her recommendation was to study harder for the exam.
She advised studying more for the test.
Often used in professional, personal, or consumer contexts.
Collocations
make a recommendationto suggest somethingfollow a recommendationto act on advicestrong recommendationhighly advised suggestion
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'recommendation' in formal settings (e.g., business, medical advice). For casual contexts, 'suggestion' or 'advice' may be more natural.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Too many recommendations can dilute their impact. Use sparingly for maximum effect.
Word Origin
From Old French 'recommendation' (14th century), from Latin 'recommendare' (to commend).
Usage Notes
Common in formal and informal contexts, often used in reviews, professional advice, and personal suggestions.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefix-commend
to entrust or praise
root-ation
the act of
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