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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 › english › recommendRECOMMEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RECOMMEND definition: 1. to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose…. Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › recommendRECOMMEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. to advise as the best course or choice; counsel 2. to praise or commend 3. to make attractive or advisable 4..... Click for more definitions.

4. 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.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recommendRecommend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   recommend: 1 v express a good opinion of Synonyms: commend Type of: praise express approval of v make attractive or acceptable “Honesty recommends any person” Type of: alter , change , modify cause to change; make different; cause a transformation v push for something “The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving ...

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recommendRecommend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   recommend: [verb] to present as worthy of acceptance or trial. to endorse as fit, worthy, or competent.

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

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   Define recommend. recommend synonyms, recommend pronunciation, recommend translation, English dictionary definition of recommend. v. rec·om·mend·ed , rec·om·mend·ing , rec·om·mends v. tr. 1.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › recommendRECOMMEND | 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.