recommend

verb
UK: /ˌrekəˈmend/
US: /ˌrekəˈmend/

  1. To suggest someone or something for a particular purpose or job.

    1. I recommend this book to everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor can recommend a good specialist if you need one for your condition. [ ] [ ]

  2. To advise or suggest something as a good course of action.

    1. I recommend that you try the soup. [ ] [ ]
    2. Experts recommend wearing sunscreen daily to protect your skin from damage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

endorse suggest advise propose commend
recommend transitive-verb

  1. To give a favorable account of someone or something.

    1. His boss will recommend him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The review of the restaurant highly recommends the chef's special. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recommend" in English means: To suggest someone or something for a particular purpose or job., To advise or suggest something as a good course of action..

The phonetic transcription of "recommend" is /ˌrekəˈmend/ in British English and /ˌrekəˈmend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recommend": endorse, suggest, advise, propose, commend.

Example usage of "recommend": "I recommend this book to everyone.". More examples on the page.