recommend
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
KK: /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To suggest that someone should do something or that something is good or suitable for them.
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
Tense Forms
Past: recommended
Past Participle: recommended
Conversation
Hey, do you have any books you would recommend?
Sure! I just finished a great mystery novel.
That sounds interesting! What’s the title?
It’s called "The Silent Patient" — I think you’d really enjoy it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
advise
suggest
propose
Antonyms
discourage
dissuade
warn
transitive verb
Definition
To suggest that someone should do something or that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose.
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant in town; the food is excellent.
Tense Forms
Past: recommended
Past Participle: recommended
Conversation
I was thinking about getting a new phone; do you have any brands you would recommend?
Definitely! I've been really happy with my Samsung lately.
That's good to know! I've heard they make great cameras, so I might check it out.
Root Explanation
Recommend → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "commendare" (meaning to entrust or commit). The word means to commit or entrust something again, suggesting a suggestion or endorsement of someone or something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'committing' or 'entrusting' something again ('re-') — that's why recommend means to suggest or endorse.
Visually Confused Words
precommend
forecommend
commend
prerecommend
precomment
precommand
remend
overcommend