recommend — to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrekəˈmend/
Example Sentences
- Can you recommend a good dentist in this area?
- My cat strongly recommends this brand of tuna - she gives it five paws up!
- I recommend studying English every day for better results.
recommend
VERB[/ˌrekəˈmend/]
to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
While the confused tourist stared at a massive menu with too many options, the smiling chef confidently pointed to his signature dish to recommend it.
RE(again) + COMMEND(praise) — by choosing to COMMEND(praise) the brave knight RE(again) to the king, the general decided to recommend him for a promotion.
After tasting a delicious new coffee blend, he grabbed his best friend to forcefully recommend the glowing magical drink.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining the prefix re- (again, back) with commendare (to entrust, praise). The sense evolved from 'to praise again or repeatedly' to the modern meaning of 'to suggest or endorse as suitable or worthy'.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + commendare (to entrust, praise), from com- (with) + mandare (to entrust).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Can you recommend a good dentist in this area?”
“My cat strongly recommends this brand of tuna - she gives it five paws up!”
“I recommend studying English every day for better results.”
“The GPS recommended a shortcut through someone's backyard - I don't think that's legal!”
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