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- pronunciation:
- re
k
mend
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verb |
| inflections: |
recommends, recommending, recommended |
| definition 1: |
to present as something that one can have confidence in; present as something good.
My teacher recommended this book because I told her I liked mysteries.She strongly recommended him for the job.- synonyms:
- endorse
- similar words:
- advocate, approve of, back, boost, favor, promote, root for, second, support, vouch for
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| definition 2: |
to present as worth doing; suggest; advise.
I recommend that we not disturb the hornets' nest.The nurse recommended that he take the medicine before bed.- synonyms:
- advise, advocate
- similar words:
- encourage, prescribe, propose, suggest, urge
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| definition 3: |
to cause to seem right or good.
He has no special skills to recommend him for the job.- similar words:
- distinguish, promote
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| related words: |
advance, approve, credit, nominate, refer |
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| derivation: |
recommendable (adj.) |
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