Pronunciation

/rɪˈkɑːmənd/

Definitions

Noun

• A recommendation is a suggestion or advice given by one person to another, typically about a product, service, or course of action. Example: “The restaurant received high recommendations from friends.”
• A commendation or praise for an achievement or behavior. Example: “He was awarded a medal for his outstanding recommendations.”

Verb

• To suggest or advise someone to do something, especially because of positive qualities or experiences. Example: “I recommend trying their signature dish.”
• To express confidence in someone or something, often with the expectation that they will be successful. Example: “I recommend him for the promotion.”

Phrases

• “Recommend something” suggests a particular choice or option. Example: “She recommended a great book for me to read.”
• “I wholeheartedly recommend” expresses strong endorsement. Example: “I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel for a family vacation.”
• “Personal recommendation” refers to an individual’s own endorsement. Example: “Her personal recommendation was crucial in my decision-making process.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The doctor’s recommendation for a healthy diet was crucial to her recovery.”
• Verb: “I recommend reading this article to learn more about the topic.”
• Phrasal Verb: “His boss highly recommends him for the job.”

Synonyms

• Advise
• Prescribe
• Endorse
• Advocate
• Praise
• Commend
• Support

Antonyms

• Disapprove
• Deny
• Oppose
• Criticize
• Negate