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recommend
/ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
suggest as a good choice
The doctor recommended a healthy diet and regular exercise.
The doctor suggested that a healthy diet and regular exercise would be beneficial.
general
To suggest something as a good choice or course of action.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in history.
I suggest this book to anyone who enjoys history.
The travel guide recommended visiting the museum on a weekday.
The travel guide advised visiting the museum on a weekday.
Often used in formal or professional contexts to provide advice or suggestions.
Collocations
highly recommendstrongly suggeststrongly recommendadvise with convictionwould recommendsuggest as a good option
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts, 'recommend' is often used to provide professional advice, while in informal contexts, it can be used more casually to suggest something you like.
Gold Rule
Subject-Verb Agreement
When 'recommend' is followed by a clause, use 'that' and the subjunctive mood (e.g., 'I recommend that you go').
Word Origin
From Middle English 'recomenden', from Old French 'recommander', from Latin 'recommendare' (to commend again), from 're-' (again) + 'commendare' (to commend).
Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often followed by a direct object (e.g., 'I recommend this restaurant') or a clause (e.g., 'I recommend that you try it').
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefix-commend
to entrust or commend
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