Word
recommendation
Phoneticsrec·om·men·da·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌɹɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/
UK/ɹˌɛkəmɛndˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01a suggestion or advice
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a suggestion about the best thing to do or choose.
n. a proposal or suggestion regarding the best course of action or choice.
日本語:勧め※
“The doctor gave me a recommendation to eat less sugar and exercise more.”
“The committee's primary recommendation was to increase the budget for research and development over the next three fiscal years.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for' or a 'that' clause.
Synonyms
02praise for something good
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a statement saying that someone or something is good and should be chosen.
n. an endorsement or commendation of a person, product, or service based on its quality.
日本語:推薦※
“I bought this book because of my friend's strong recommendation.”
“The restaurant's success is largely due to word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied local customers.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'on someone's recommendation'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03a formal letter
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal
n. a formal letter that describes your qualities and skills to a new employer or school.
n. a formal document or letter of reference attesting to a person's character or qualifications.
“My professor wrote a great letter of recommendation for my university application.”
“Candidates are required to submit three letters of recommendation from previous employers to be considered for the senior position.”
Usage
Usually appears in the fixed phrase 'letter of recommendation'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “recommendation” in context.
Verb
01. make recommendation
“The committee will meet tomorrow to make a final recommendation on the project.”
verb + noun
02. offer recommendation
“Our travel agent can offer a recommendation for the best hotels in the city.”
verb + noun
03. provide recommendation
“The report aims to provide a clear recommendation for improving school safety.”
verb + noun
04. receive recommendation
“You need to receive a recommendation from your teacher to apply for the scholarship.”
verb + noun
05. support recommendation
“Most members of the board decided to support the recommendation to increase the budget.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. specific recommendation
“Do you have any specific recommendation for a good Italian restaurant nearby?”
adj + noun
Etymology
From Middle English recommendacioun, from Anglo-Norman recomendacion, from Medieval Latin recommendatio.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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