Cool MateMeaning of Recommend
In simple words: To say that someone should do something.
Recommend in a sentence
- I recommend we try the new Italian restaurant in town.
- Can you recommend a good book for me to read this summer?
- She always knows how to recommend the best movies.
- He recommended that I take a different route to avoid traffic.
- The teacher recommended that all students complete their assignments on time.
How to use Recommend
Use 'recommend' when suggesting something to someone. It is suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in very casual situations where a simpler word might work better.
Grammar pattern
recommend + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'recommendation' as giving a hand to someone in need.
Related words
Collocations with Recommend
- highly
- thoroughly
- certainly
- for
- to
- something has a lot to recommend it
- something has much to recommend it
- strongly
- particularly
- specifically
- for
- to
- highly
- thoroughly
- certainly
- for
- to
- something has a lot to recommend it
- something has much to recommend it
Synonyms for Recommend
Opposites of Recommend
- discourage
- dissuade
Common mistakes with Recommend
- Using 'recommend to' instead of just 'recommend'
- Confusing with 'advice' — 'recommend' is a stronger suggestion
- Omitting the object after 'recommend'
Recommend appears in
Recommend in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يوصي بـ
أن تقول إنه يجب على شخص ما فعل شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সুপারিশ করা
কাউকে কিছু করতে বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
empfehlen
Sagen, dass jemand etwas tun sollte.
- SpanishEspañol
Recomendar
Decir que alguien debería hacer algo.
- Persianفارسی
توصیه کردن، پیشنهاد دادن
گفتن اینکه کسی باید کاری را انجام دهد.
- FrenchFrançais
Recommander
Dire que quelqu'un devrait faire quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सुझाव देना
यह कहना कि किसी को कुछ करना चाहिए।
- ItalianItaliano
Consigliare, Raccomandare
Dire che qualcuno dovrebbe fare qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Recomendar
Dizer que alguém deve fazer algo.
- RussianРусский
Рекомендовать, советовать
Сказать, что кому-то следует что-то сделать.
- Urduاردو
سفارش کردن، تجویز کردن، توصیه کردن
یہ کہنا کہ کسی کو کچھ کرنا چاہیے۔
- Chinese中文
推荐
说某人应该做某事。
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Frequently asked questions about Recommend
What does Recommend mean?
To say that someone should do something.
What is the definition of Recommend?
to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
How do you use Recommend in a sentence?
I recommend we try the new Italian restaurant in town.
Can you give another example of Recommend?
Can you recommend a good book for me to read this summer?
What are synonyms for Recommend?
Common alternatives include commend.
What is the opposite of Recommend?
Opposite meanings include discourage, dissuade.
What words go with Recommend?
It commonly pairs with highly, thoroughly, certainly, for, to, something has a lot to recommend it, something has much to recommend it, strongly, particularly, specifically, for, to, highly, thoroughly, certainly, for, to, something has a lot to recommend it, something has much to recommend it.
What are common mistakes when using Recommend?
Using 'recommend to' instead of just 'recommend' Confusing with 'advice' — 'recommend' is a stronger suggestion Omitting the object after 'recommend'
How do you pronounce Recommend?
US: /["/ˌrekəˈmend/","/ˌrekəˈmendz/","/ˌrekəˈmendɪd/","/ˌrekəˈmendɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˌrekəˈmend/","/ˌrekəˈmendz/","/ˌrekəˈmendɪd/","/ˌrekəˈmendɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Recommend?
Use 'recommend' when suggesting something to someone. It is suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in very casual situations where a simpler word might work better.
What CEFR level is Recommend?
"Recommend" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.