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- pronunciation:
- re
k
mend
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verb |
| inflections: |
recommends, recommending, recommended |
| definition 1: |
When you recommend something, you tell others that it a good thing and that they will probably like it or get good results from it. If you recommend a person, you tell others that this person does a good job and they might be the person they need.
Corey really likes funny movies, so I recommended some funny movies to him.My mother got hired at her new job because her old boss recommended her.We didn't know where to eat on our vacation, but someone at our hotel recommended some good restaurants to us.- similar words:
- advocate, approve of, back, boost, favor, promote, second, support
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| definition 2: |
When you recommend doing something, you tell others that it is something they should do. A dentist usually recommends that patients brush their teeth at least twice a day.
Kenny's doctor recommends that he eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to stay healthy.The mechanic recommended changing the car's oil more often.- synonyms:
- advise, advocate
- similar words:
- encourage, prescribe, propose, suggest, urge
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| definition 3: |
When someone's talents recommend them for a job, it means that their talents make them look good for the job.
Alana's acting skills recommend her for a big part in the play.- similar words:
- distinguish, promote
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| related words: |
approve, refer |
| derivation: |
recommendable (adj.) |
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