rec·om·mend [ rèkə ménd ](past and past participlerec·om·mend·ed, present participlerec·om·mend·ing, 3rd person present singularrec·om·mends)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. suggest something as good idea: to suggest something as worthy of being accepted, used, or done You could sue, of course, although I don't really recommend it.
2. endorse somebody or something: to express approval of or support for a person or thing recommended him for promotion
3. give something appeal: to make something worth doing or experiencing Since the legislation has little to recommend it, it is unlikely to pass.
4. entrust somebody to another: to entrust a person or thing to the care of another
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formal
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She was recommended to our care until her family returned.
[14th century. < medieval Latin recommendare "commit thoroughly" < Latin commendare "entrust completely"]
recommend to suggest something as worthy of being accepted, used, or done;
The report recommended a number of wide-ranging changes. I would recommend that you try growing the following plant varieties for a shady garden. advise to give advice to somebody on a subject or course of action, or offer a personal opinion about something to somebody;
Your lawyer can advise you on all the matters mentioned in this leaflet. I would strongly advise against buying this model. advocate to support or speak in favor of something;
They have never used nor advocated the use of violence. We strongly advocate sustainable use of coastal resources. counsel (formal) to advise somebody on a particular course of action;
The doctor counseled Anne to calm down and accept the things she could not change. The team manager counseled caution as the best ally in the forthcoming match. suggest to propose somebody or something as a possible choice, plan, or course of action for somebody else to consider;
I suggest that we open the subject for discussion. This issue is suggested as an area for further research.
