Recommend: meaning, definitions and examples

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recommend

[ ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd ]

^{Context #1}

advice

To suggest or endorse something as the best option or course of action.

Synonyms

advise, endorse, suggest

Examples of usage

He recommended a good book to me.
I would recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
She recommended that we leave early to avoid traffic.

^{Context #2}

formal letter

To formally commend someone to another as being worthy or desirable.

Synonyms

commend, endorse, support

Examples of usage

The professor recommended her student for a scholarship.
The manager recommended the employee for a promotion.

^{Context #3}

medical

To prescribe or suggest a course of treatment or action.

Synonyms

advise, prescribe, suggest

Examples of usage

The doctor recommended rest and plenty of fluids.

Translations

Translations of the word "recommend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recomendar

🇮🇳 सिफारिश करना

🇩🇪 empfehlen

🇮🇩 merekomendasikan

🇺🇦 рекомендувати

🇵🇱 polecać

🇯🇵 勧める

🇫🇷 recommander

🇪🇸 recomendar

🇹🇷 tavsiye etmek

🇰🇷 추천하다

🇸🇦 يوصي

🇨🇿 doporučit

🇸🇰 odporučiť

🇨🇳 推荐

🇸🇮 priporočati

🇮🇸 mæla með

🇰🇿 ұсыну

🇬🇪 რეკომენდაცია

🇦🇿 tövsiyə etmək

🇲🇽 recomendar

Word origin

The word 'recommend' originated from the Latin word 'recommendare', which means 'to commit to someone's care'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in English, where it signifies suggesting or endorsing something as favorable or beneficial. The concept of recommending has been prevalent in human interactions throughout history, as people have always sought guidance and advice from others.