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recommends

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndz// UK //ɹˌɛkəmˈɛndz// rec·om·mends

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

v. to suggest a particular course of action or a specific choice as being suitable or advantageous. Often used to convey professional advice or personal endorsement based on perceived quality.


SIMPLE

The waiter recommends the fish of the day.

CONTEXTUAL

My doctor recommends that I exercise for at least thirty minutes every morning to improve my heart health.

COMPLEX

The committee recommends a complete overhaul of the current safety protocols to prevent any recurrence of the technical failures observed during the initial testing phase.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive verb; often followed by a noun phrase, a 'that' clause, or a gerund.

Pitfall

He recommends me to goHe recommends that I goThe verb 'recommend' is not typically followed by an indirect object plus an infinitive; use a 'that' clause or a gerund instead.

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