recommend
Translation
to recommend, to suggest, to advise
Examples
I can recommend this book to everyone.
I can recommend this book to everyone.
The doctor recommended getting more rest.
The doctor recommended getting more rest.
Can you recommend a good restaurant?
Can you recommend a good restaurant?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to suggest (sth.) to (sb.) I can recommend this book to everyone.
((recommend -ing)) to suggest doing (sth.) The doctor recommended getting more rest.
((recommend that sb. do sth.)) to advise that (sb.) should do (sth.) I recommend that you see a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suggest, advise, advocate; Antonyms: discourage, disapprove
Etymology
From 're-' (again) + 'commend' (to praise, entrust). So, 'to praise again' or 'to entrust to someone'.
Memory Tips
Think of 're-commend' – you are commending (praising) something again to someone else.