recommend
/ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/
Meanings
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verb
to suggest or propose something for consideration; make a strong recommendation
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verb
to express a strong opinion or advice about something
Pronunciation
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/ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/
Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780313"
Antonyms
deprecate , disapprove , discourage , disrecommend , oppose
Rhymes
Words rhyming with recommendcommend , lament , extend , send
Variants
List of all variants of recommend that leads to same resultrecommend , recommendable , recommendatory , recommended , recommender , recommenders , recommending , recommends , have little to recommend it , have little to recommend him , have little to recommend her , have little to recommend them , have little to recommend me , have little to recommend you , have little to recommend us , had little to recommend it , had little to recommend him , had little to recommend her , had little to recommend them , had little to recommend me , had little to recommend you , had little to recommend us , has little to recommend it , has little to recommend him , has little to recommend her , has little to recommend them , has little to recommend me , has little to recommend you , has little to recommend us , having little to recommend it , having little to recommend him , having little to recommend her , having little to recommend them , having little to recommend me , having little to recommend you 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Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).recommended, recommending, recommends, recommendedly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.mid 15th century: from Latin commendare, from com- ‘with’ + mandare ‘to entrust, commend’
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Did you know that the term 'recommendation engine' is used to describe a computer system that suggests products or services based on user preferences and behavior?
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
endorsement: An endorsement is a public statement of support or approval for a product, service, or person. It is a form of recommendation that carries more weight due to the reputation or influence of the person making the endorsement.
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advice: Advice is a recommendation or suggestion given to help someone make a decision or solve a problem. It is often based on experience, knowledge, or expertise.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
There is much besides fishing to "recommend" a trip to this sleepy fishing village …
- Peter Kaminsky,{it}New York Times{/it},24 Nov. 2002 -
Many of the jobs, and especially those that paid well, had been parcelled out to candidates—mostly white males—whose applications signified that they had been "recommended" by well-placed political figures.
- Andy Logan,{it}New Yorker{/it},21 Aug. 1989 -
… you feel as if you've left the world behind, down below, and that the only way to rejoin it is to let go and plummet straight down. Erice is not the first place I'd "recommend" to the acrophobic.
- Francine Prose,{it}Atlantic{/it},December 2002 -
If he'd bailed out with the rest of his crew—or been evacuated from the area at once as his regimental surgeon had "recommended"—perhaps he would have recovered fully …
- Tom Clancy,{it}The Cardinal of the Kremlin{/it},1988
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Recommendations have been a significant part of human interaction since ancient times. In literature, the act of recommending is often depicted in various forms, from the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates making recommendations to his students, to modern-day book clubs and movie reviews.
How to Memorize "recommend"
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visualize
- To visualize recommending, imagine yourself in a position of authority or expertise, making a strong recommendation to someone in need of advice or guidance.
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associate
- To associate recommending with helping others, imagine yourself making a positive impact on someone's life by providing them with valuable advice or recommendations.
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mnemonics
- To remember the word recommend, try associating it with the word 'commend', as they share the same etymology and meaning.
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