recommendation — a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- Netflix keeps giving me weird movie recommendations based on that one rom-com I watched by mistake.
- My mother's restaurant recommendation turned out to be a place where even the salad was deep-fried.
- I need a strong recommendation letter for my university application.
recommendation
NOUN[/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/]
a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action
The chef's recommendation helped the confused tourist choose the restaurant's signature dish.
The general's recommendation helped the king choose the brave knight for promotion.
After tasting the new coffee blend, he gave his friend a strong recommendation to try it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'recommendare', composed of the prefix 're-' (again) and 'commendare' (to entrust, to praise). It evolved to mean 'to entrust again' or 'to vouch for the trustworthiness of someone or something'.
Breakdown
re- (again) + commendare (to entrust, praise) + -tion (noun suffix forming the act or result of the verb).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Netflix keeps giving me weird movie recommendations based on that one rom-com I watched by mistake.”
“My mother's restaurant recommendation turned out to be a place where even the salad was deep-fried.”
“I need a strong recommendation letter for my university application.”
“The committee will review all recommendations before making a final decision.”
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