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rec·om·mend
 recommend
- pronunciation:
- re
k
mend
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
recommended, recommending, recommends |
| definition 1: |
to put forward as being worthy of regard or confidence; give endorsement of.
I highly recommend her for the job.Can you recommend a good hotel in the area?- synonyms:
- commend, endorse
- similar words:
- advocate, approve of, back, boost, favor, promote, root for, second, support, vouch for
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| definition 2: |
to put forward as advisable.
The pharmacist recommended that the medication be taken before bed.I recommend that you not make a decision until you've considered the matter seriously.The doctor recommended that I see a specialist.The teacher recommended getting some private tutoring for the child.The mechanic recommended having the oil changed more frequently.- synonyms:
- advise, advocate, counsel
- similar words:
- encourage, enjoin, prescribe, propose, propound, suggest, urge
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| definition 3: |
to cause to appear worthy.
He has little more than his good looks to recommend him for the part.- similar words:
- distinguish, promote
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| related words: |
advance, approve, credit, nominate, refer |
| derivation: |
recommendable (adj.) |
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