B1noun 2K

Recommendation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Recommendation

an official suggestion about the best thing to do

In simple words: A suggestion about what someone should do.

Recommendation in a sentence

• I took your recommendation and tried the new Italian restaurant in town.
• The teacher gave a recommendation for the student to attend a special program.
• He always seeks a recommendation before making a major decision.
• The recommendation from my friend helped me find a great book to read.
• Based on her strong performance, I wrote a glowing recommendation for her scholarship application.

How to use Recommendation

Use 'recommendation' when suggesting options, often in professional or formal contexts. It may not be suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

recommendation + object

Memory hint

Think of 'recommend' as 'recommending a great idea!'

Related words

Collocations with Recommendation

• firm
• strong
• clear
• list
• series
• set
• come up with
• develop
• formulate
• arise from something
• be based on something
• follow something
• at somebody/​something’s recommendation
• on somebody/​something’s recommendation
• upon somebody/​something’s recommendation
• enthusiastic
• glowing
• high
• give somebody/​something
• get
• receive
• letter
• at somebody’s recommendation
• on somebody’s recommendation
• upon somebody’s recommendation
• a letter of recommendation
• enthusiastic
• glowing
• high
• give somebody/​something
• get
• receive
• letter
• at somebody’s recommendation
• on somebody’s recommendation
• upon somebody’s recommendation
• a letter of recommendation

Synonyms for Recommendation

• testimonial

Opposites of Recommendation

• disrecommendation
• warning

Common mistakes with Recommendation

• Confusing 'recommendation' with 'advice' — they are similar but not identical.
• Using it without a specific object, e.g., 'I have a recommendation' instead of 'I have a recommendation for you.'
• Spelling it incorrectly, often as 'reccommendation'.

Frequently asked questions about Recommendation

What does Recommendation mean?

A suggestion about what someone should do.

What is the definition of Recommendation?

an official suggestion about the best thing to do

How do you use Recommendation in a sentence?

I took your recommendation and tried the new Italian restaurant in town.

Can you give another example of Recommendation?

The teacher gave a recommendation for the student to attend a special program.

What are synonyms for Recommendation?

Common alternatives include testimonial.

What is the opposite of Recommendation?

Opposite meanings include disrecommendation, warning.

What words go with Recommendation?

It commonly pairs with firm, strong, clear, list, series, set, come up with, develop, formulate, arise from something, be based on something, follow something, at somebody/​something’s recommendation, on somebody/​something’s recommendation, upon somebody/​something’s recommendation, enthusiastic, glowing, high, give somebody/​something, get, receive, letter, at somebody’s recommendation, on somebody’s recommendation, upon somebody’s recommendation, a letter of recommendation, enthusiastic, glowing, high, give somebody/​something, get, receive, letter, at somebody’s recommendation, on somebody’s recommendation, upon somebody’s recommendation, a letter of recommendation.

What are common mistakes when using Recommendation?

Confusing 'recommendation' with 'advice' — they are similar but not identical. Using it without a specific object, e.g., 'I have a recommendation' instead of 'I have a recommendation for you.' Spelling it incorrectly, often as 'reccommendation'.

How do you pronounce Recommendation?

US: /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Recommendation?

Use 'recommendation' when suggesting options, often in professional or formal contexts. It may not be suitable for casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Recommendation?

"Recommendation" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.