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recommended

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd// UK //ɹˌɛkəmˈɛndɪd// rec·om·mend·ed

v. to suggest that something is good or useful. You do this when you want to help someone make a good choice based on your own experience.

v. to suggest that a particular action, person, or thing is suitable or desirable for a specific purpose. Often implies a degree of personal endorsement or professional expertise.


SIMPLE

The waiter recommended the fresh fish of the day.

CONTEXTUAL

My doctor recommended that I start exercising more often to improve my heart health.

COMPLEX

The committee recommended a complete overhaul of the existing safety protocols after identifying several critical vulnerabilities in the current system.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive. It can take a direct object, a 'that' clause, or a gerund (e.g., 'recommended going').

Pitfall

I recommend you to goI recommend that you goRecommend is not typically followed by an object + infinitive; use a 'that' clause or a gerund instead.

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