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US/ˌrek.əˈmend/
UK/ˌrek.əˈmend/
to say that someone or something is good, or to advise someone to do something
In context
Can you recommend a good restaurant near the hotel?
Doctors recommend drinking at least two litres of water a day.
My teacher recommended that I take the IELTS test in June.
Words that go with recommend
adverb + verb
- highly recommendI highly recommend this course to anyone preparing for IELTS.
- strongly recommendWe strongly recommend booking tickets in advance.
verb + noun
- recommend a hotelCould you recommend a hotel near the old town?
verb + preposition
- recommend toI recommended the app to all my friends.
- recommend forShe was recommended for the manager position.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I recommend you to visit Hue.Correct: I recommend (that) you visit Hue. / I recommend visiting Hue.