recommendrec‧om‧mend /ˌrekəˈmend/ ●●● S2 W2 verb [transitive] 
I recommend that you get some professional advice. Doctors strongly recommend that fathers should be present at their baby’s birth.recommend doing something I would never recommend using a sunbed on a regular basis. Sleeping tablets are not recommended in this case. It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose.recommend somebody to do something Students are recommended to make an appointment with a counselor.► see thesaurus at advise2to say that something or someone is good, or suggest them for a particular purpose or job: I recommend the butter chicken – it’s delicious. Can you recommend a good lawyer?recommend something to somebody I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in chemistry.recommend something for something/somebody Which type of oil do you recommend for my car?recommend somebody for something I have decided to recommend you for the directorship.highly/thoroughly recommend The hotel is highly recommended.► see thesaurus at suggest3something has much/little/nothing to recommend it used to say that something has many, few, or no good qualities: The town itself has little to recommend it.GRAMMARPatterns with recommend (meaning 1)• In everyday English, you recommend that someone does something: · I recommend that she speaks to a lawyer. ‘That’ can be omitted: · I recommend she speaks to a lawyer• In more formal English, you recommend that someone do something, using the base form of the verb (=the infinitive without ‘to’): · I recommend that she speak to a lawyer. ✗Don’t say: I recommend her to speak to a lawyer.• In more formal English, you also use the base form of the verb when talking about the past: · I recommended that she speak to a lawyer.• You recommend that someone should do something: · I recommended that they should get insurance.• You can say it is recommended that someone (should) do something: · It is recommended that everyone (should) take the test.Patterns with recommend (meaning 2)• You recommend something to someone: · I recommended a book to her. ✗Don’t say: I recommended her a book.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adverbshighly recommend· This book is highly recommended by those who have used it.heartily recommend (=strongly and enthusiastically)· I heartily recommend the cheese sandwiches.thoroughly recommend· Overall I can thoroughly recommend this film to anyone with an interest in space travel.definitely/certainly recommend· We would definitely recommend these books to students in fourth to sixth grade.personally recommend· Are there any hair colouring products you can personally recommend?THESAURUSrecommend to advise someone to do something, especially when you have special knowledge of a situation or subject: · I would strongly recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.· The report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.tell to tell someone that you think they should do something, especially in order to avoid problems: · We’ve been told that we should start revising early.· I told you not to drink the water here.urge to strongly advise someone to do something because you think it is very important: · Her doctor has urged her to see a specialist.· Police are urging drivers not to come into London this weekend.advocate to say publicly that something should be done, often something that a lot of people disagree about: · In 1984, he advocated the use of force against Nicaragua.· I am surprised that dentists don’t advocate the use of fluoride tablets.endorse to say in an advertisement that you like a product and think that people should use it: · A lot of companies use sports stars to endorse their products.
VERB TABLE
recommend
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | recommend |
| he, she, it | recommends | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | recommended |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have recommended |
| he, she, it | has recommended | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had recommended |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will recommend |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have recommended |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am recommending |
| he, she, it | is recommending | |
| you, we, they | are recommending | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was recommending |
| you, we, they | were recommending | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been recommending |
| he, she, it | has been recommending | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been recommending |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be recommending |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been recommending |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Ask friends to recommend babysitters. That's the safest way.
- Ask your tour guide to recommend the best places to eat.
- Can you recommend a good hotel near here?
- Corfu was wonderful - I'd recommend it to anyone.
- Doctors recommend that all children be immunized against polio and tuberculosis.
- I strongly recommend that you get your brakes checked before you go on a long drive.
- I would always recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.
- The recommended dosage for children is 20 milligrams.
- The directors are recommending that shareholders accept Baldwin's offer.
- The first applicant was recommended by a friend of the boss.
- The Forsyth Report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.
- The hotel's restaurant comes highly recommended.
- The prosecutor recommended a 15-year sentence.
- The report recommends a number of changes in the existing law.
- Who would you recommend for this job, Stuart?
- And all over the nation, older women are getting far fewer than the recommended number of mammography exams.
- For a number of reasons, therefore, planners may recommend that growth should be channelled into selected settlements.
- I didn't recommend it because I had seen what it had done to sensitive artists like Scott Walker.
- In summary, it is difficult for this writer to recommend this book.
- McGehee advocates the creation of an independent Office of Ethics Counsel to interpret the rules, investigate complaints and recommend sanctions.
- They would interview applicants and they would recommend a man to him.
THESAURUS
to advise someone to do something, especially when you have special knowledge of a situation or subject: · I would strongly recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.· The report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.
to tell someone that you think they should do something, especially in order to avoid problems: · We’ve been told that we should start revising early.· I told you not to drink the water here.
to strongly advise someone to do something because you think it is very important: · Her doctor has urged her to see a specialist.· Police are urging drivers not to come into London this weekend.
to say publicly that something should be done, often something that a lot of people disagree about: · In 1984, he advocated the use of force against Nicaragua.· I am surprised that dentists don’t advocate the use of fluoride tablets.
to say in an advertisement that you like a product and think that people should use it: · A lot of companies use sports stars to endorse their products.
Longman Language Activatorto advise someone to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you have more knowledge or experience than they have: advise somebody to do something: · I advise you to think very carefully before making any decision.· All US citizens in the area have been advised to return home.advise somebody against doing something (=advise them not to do it): · Her lawyers have advised her against saying anything to the newspapers.advise somebody on/about something: · Your teacher will be able to advise you about what qualifications you will need.strongly advise: · I strongly advise you to get medical insurance if you're going skiing.advise caution/restraint/patience etc: · Health experts advise extreme caution when handling these materials.
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when this is your own personal opinion and not the result of particular information or knowledge: · My friends keep saying I ought to learn to drive.· Her mother said she should call the police immediately.· They say you should drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
to tell someone that you think they should do something, especially in order to avoid problems: tell somebody to do something: · I told him to go and see a doctor if he was worried.tell somebody (that) they should do something: · Jimmy has told him he should keep away from the gang for the next couple of weeks.
to tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go etc: · "Why not ask Dad?" he suggested.· I'm not sure which is the best wine to order. What would you suggest?suggest (that): · Sarah suggested that I should apply for this job.
to advise someone to do something, especially when you have special knowledge of a particular subject or situation: · The Forsyth Report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.· Ask your tour guide to recommend the best places to eat.recommend that: · Doctors recommend that all children be immunized against polio and tuberculosis.recommend doing something: · I would always recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.strongly recommend: · I strongly recommend that you get your brakes checked before you go on a long drive.
to strongly advise someone to do something because you think it is very important: · The company's bosses are urging full cooperation with the trade union.urge somebody to do something: · Police are urging drivers not to come into London this weekend.urge that: · He gave copies of the report to all those present at the meeting, urging that they read and digest its contents.
to advise someone about a problem or subject, especially something that they have asked you about: · I'm afraid that's the only advice I can give you.give advice to somebody: · The centre gives free advice to young people who have drug problems.give somebody advice: · Can you give me some advice? I'm thinking of buying a computer.give advice on/about: · Ask your bank to give you some advice about special student packages.
to make a formal suggestion in a meeting, report etc to formally suggest that something should be done, especially at a meeting: · The Russians proposed a treaty banning all nuclear tests.propose (that): · I propose that we discuss this at the next meeting.
to officially suggest that something should be done, after you have considered the situation carefully: · The report recommends a number of changes in the existing law.recommend that: · The directors are recommending that shareholders accept Baldwin's offer.
to suggest plans, proposals etc, especially in order to start discussions about something that needs to be decided: · The United Nations has put forward a peace plan that it hopes will form the basis for discussions.· Management initially put forward a number of proposals which were wholly unacceptable to the union.
to offer a group something such as a proposal or plan which they can accept or refuse: · The Government has spent £1 million on putting its case to the public.· We're going to put our plans before the committee on Monday and we'll just have to hope that they are approved.
: float an idea/plan etc to suggest an idea, plan etc in order to find out what other people think about it : · The administration had floated the idea of increased taxes on beer, spirits and tobacco.· The following month, David floated the possibility of launching a new TV company.
to offer a proposal, application etc so that an official person or group can consider it and decide whether to accept it: · Applications for planning permission must be submitted before noon tomorrow.submit something to somebody: · We have submitted proposals for a new pay structure to the board of management.
to explain your ideas or plans to an official group so that they can decide whether to accept them: · We shall give you reasonable time to prepare and present your proposals.present something to somebody: · Ms Rogers will present her ideas to the Board at next week's meeting.present somebody with something: · We have been presented with a number of plans and will give careful consideration to all of them.
if an idea or plan is mooted , it is suggested as something that could be done: · The scheme was first mooted two years ago.be mooted for: · A 3,000 house development has been mooted for the disused airfield.
to suggest someone as a suitable person for a job or official position · All members are invited to suggest names.suggest somebody for something · Robert suggested his son for the vacant directorship.
to suggest someone you know personally as suitable for a job or position, because you think they would do a good job: · Ask friends to recommend babysitters. That's the safest way.· The first applicant was recommended by a friend of the boss.recommend somebody for something: · Who would you recommend for this job, Stuart?
to formally suggest someone, usually in writing, to be elected to an official or political position: · The local Democratic party has put several names forward.put sb's name forward for: · The opposition leader announced that he would not be putting his name forward for re-election at the party's annual conference.
to suggest someone for an important job or prize, especially when people will vote to make a decision: · We need a treasurer. Does anyone want to nominate somebody?nominate somebody for something: · Jane Campion was one of the people nominated for the 'Best Director' award.nominate somebody as something: · It was expected that he would nominate Bramwell as his successor.nominate somebody to something: · The President has power to nominate people to certain key offices, including judge of the Supreme Court.
to formally suggest someone for an official position: · At the last meeting, Mrs Williams was proposed by several members.propose for: · I would like to propose Mr Harrison for the position of Party Treasurer.
to suggest something to tell someone your idea about what they should do, where they should go etc, or about what you and they should do together: · ''Why don't you come with us?" Alan suggested.· It was a sunny afternoon, and Jim suggested a trip to the beach.suggest (that): · My Dad suggested that I should apply for the job.· I suggest we take a break and finish this later.suggest doing something: · It was raining heavily, and she suggested calling a taxi.suggest where/how/when etc: · Can you suggest where we might be able to get a decent meal?
to suggest something that you think will help someone or will solve a problem: · Mr Chairman - may I make a suggestion?· One day her mother made a suggestion. "Why don't you come back and live with your father and me?''· A professional consultant will make suggestions about the most suitable clients to approach for your particular type of work.
to suggest something to someone because you know that it is good and you are sure that they will like it: · Can you recommend a good hotel near here?recommend something to somebody: · Corfu was wonderful - I'd recommend it to anyone.be highly recommended (=people say that it is very good): · The hotel's restaurant comes highly recommended.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 2adverbs This is a book I heartily recommend to all hill walkers. Before taking action, you are strongly recommended to consult an accountant.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· This book is highly recommended by those who have used it.
(=strongly and enthusiastically)· I heartily recommend the cheese sandwiches.
· Overall I can thoroughly recommend this film to anyone with an interest in space travel.
· We would definitely recommend these books to students in fourth to sixth grade.
· Are there any hair colouring products you can personally recommend?
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· The commission recommended that the federal government change the way it measures inflation.
(=recommended by medical experts)· The current recommended dose is 250 mg a day.
· Most financial experts recommend that you don’t borrow money on credit cards.
This is a book I heartily recommend to all hill walkers. (=one that is agreed between people)· A pregnant woman should drink no more than the recommended maximum of 4 units per week.
Before taking action, you are strongly recommended to consult an accountant.· Our route descriptions also recommend a variety of restaurants or bars to visit enroute for light refreshment.· The Committee is also recommending campaign finance provisions similar to those now in place in the City of Tucson.· The group will also recommend improved access to private rented accommodation through rent deposit schemes.· It also recommended that insurers cover such care.· However, it is also recommending urban extensions to cities like Bath and Cheltenham, and new settlements in Devon.· It also recommends a study of how to protect aircraft from missiles.· It also recommends that the directors should be required to make a statement about their responsibilities in relation to the accounts.· We also recommend buying good-quality paint.
· The holiday was one I have always dreamed about and I would highly recommend the centre to any outdoor enthusiast.· Many of these products are as close to the natural diet as one can get and are highly recommended.· She had come highly recommended, her latest play having run for six months in London.· A kitchen fan or open windows are highly recommended.· The hotel grows its own produce and its wines are highly recommended.· All ages are welcome, and warm clothes are highly recommended, along with a flashlight, binoculars and a blanket.· Their booklets are written by specialists in the field, and are highly recommended.· A dunk into that aforementioned garlic butter sauce is highly recommended.
· The Association would strongly recommend that they should take effect at the earliest in January of the following year.· After the third such bout in the space of a few months, a tonsillectomy was strongly recommended by the family physician.· The type of detailed empirical research reviewed above suggests that scepticism is to be strongly recommended.· So we recommend strongly that you use your emotions to help set your compass.· This is a good book and I strongly recommend it.· We strongly recommend the use of an instant read thermometer to determine doneness more accurately.· Stapledon strongly recommends a second harrowing to cover the seeds before rolling.· Johnson strongly recommended Ben Rich to succeed him.
NOUN· The Head of Department in consultation with the Dean is responsible for recommending appropriate action in cases of suspected cheating or plagiarism by students.· He called for the four counties to hire a consultant to study the region before recommending a course of action.· It recommended disciplinary action against the department's bureau of political-military affairs for failing to stop the violations.· Can you recommend a course of action?· Planners have recommended enforcement action compelling the club to remove the wire with 12 months lee-way.· I recommend that the following action now be taken: 1.· On the radio, police supervisors were recommending alternate courses of action.· Each concluded that there was no demonstrable basis for concern about independence and therefore they recommended no special action.
· The board has recommended a final dividend of 6 pence per share, for an unchanged 10 pence total for the year.· Those boards recommend the promotions that then must be confirmed by the Senate.· Late last year the Northern Ireland sentence review board recommended that Adair be freed from Maghaberry.· The board is recommending a final dividend of 4.65 pence per share.· The board are recommending a 10% increase in dividend to 7.4 pence.· The board has recommended a dividend of 0.7p per share, broadly in line with last year.· But family feuding and falling profits led a majority of the board to recommend a sell-out.· The board has recommended a 10% increase in interim dividend to 3.32 pence, compared with 1992's 3.02 pence.
· Summarizing, it is difficult to recommend this book.· I recommend covering the book with a brown paper cover if you are easily embarrassed.· In summary, it is difficult for this writer to recommend this book.· But this will make it richer and more real when you recommend books to others who are questioning and searching.· So I can recommend this book only to some one who has little knowledge of green issues and the science involved.· I would particularly recommend this book to the non-professional reader, including industrial managers, journalists, teachers and politicians.· It's a pity not to be able to recommend any books by Noam Chomsky himself.· I would really like to recommend this book to research-oriented analysts and researchers in the field.
· A Royal Commission on Criminal Justice is due to recommend changes next year.· During the meeting, I recommended several changes.· Those who have recommended a change in the law to require the installation of smoke detectors have now got their wish.· We will set up an Animal Protection Commission to enforce and recommend changes to legislation.· Dan regularly empowered frontline teams to recommend changes.· They can examine plans and recommend changes to reduce the incidence of crime.· Simplify the practice rules: to review the existing principles on which regulation is undertaken, and recommend changes.
· The Commission recommends that parishes explore alternative ways of singing the Psalms.· The discovery prompted the safety commission to recommend a lead standard of 200 parts per million for mini-blinds.· The Law Commission has recommended the partial abolition of these rules.· The city Planning Commission recommended that the club be forced to pay a law-enforcement tax to help the department recover its costs.· Rather, we desire that the commission should recommend the most appropriate form of local government for a particular area.· The commission recommends to the government.· We will set up an Animal Protection Commission to enforce and recommend changes to legislation.· The commission will probably also recommend that the defence be given improved access to forensic facilities.
· On Monday Darlington council's transport committee will be recommended to join the steering group and appoint a member.· The Committee is also recommending campaign finance provisions similar to those now in place in the City of Tucson.· A report to Midlothian's planning committee recommends the proposal gets the go ahead.· He chaired the committee that recommended it to Clinton in 1998.· The committee recommends a two-tier system of tests for identifying mutagens.· After all, Pitino, a Massachusetts graduate, was on the search committee and recommended the hiring of Calipari in 1988.· The committee recommends that building regulations be amended to ensure that offices and other similar buildings have adequate ventilation.· He was scheduled to give it to the Ethics Committee, which will recommend what punishment the speaker should receive.
· Few doctors would recommend such long-term use.· He was taken to a local hospital, where doctors recommended that he see orthopedic surgeons here.· Some doctors recommend support tights or compression bandages-but beware.· It also would protect doctors for recommending marijuana for medical purposes.· A Harley Street doctor had recommended in-patient care but this would have cost the family too much.· Because Type 1 diabetes tends to run in families, Chris' doctor recommended testing for all of the Birminghams.· His wife was feeling the strain and the family doctor had recommended it.· Her doctor recommended she consider a hysterectomy.
· Treasury does, however, recognise a social dimension to education and recommends government intervention to help the disadvantaged.· So if Stigler admits the problem, why does he recommend that the government should usually stay away?· He recommended that local governments start buying undeveloped land for affordable housing.· It recommends that the government reduce spending to encourage growth in private industry to bring about faster rates of economic growth.· The commission recommends to the government.· There was nothing to recommend preserving the old Government until it had been formally defeated at Westminster.· It recommends that the government should set a firm date for these authorities to complete surveys of their water supplies.
· Mrs Thatcher's panel of advisers recommend against linking homes with optical fibres on the grounds of cost.· The panel recommended 12 months of therapy, rather than the previous standard six months because studies have shown better long-term results.· Instead of tree and branch, the panel recommend the newer concept of a switched, or star, system.· The panel also could recommend Gingrich be fined and the matter be referred to the Justice Department.· In that case the panel might recommend reductions in funding, which could then be applied to other areas.· The panel recommended that officers refrain from such actions, Eide said.· However, it also has its own panel to whom it recommends people wishing to pursue a medical negligence claim.· In 1990, when the ethics panel recommended a reprimand for Rep.
· Specifically the Heilbron Report did not recommend similar anonymity for defendants in rape cases.· The report recommended that each midshipman and cadet spend a semester at another service academy.· They studied referees' reports and may recommend pulling the plug again after the final at Wembley on March 27.· The 64-page report recommended that all military education programs follow the lead of the service academies and provide intensified ethics training.· The report recommends the setting up of a national environment institute and national education programmes.· The report recommends that alternative methods of pain and anxiety control should be used to reduce further the use of general anaesthetics.· For this reason, the report has recommended the setting up of new agencies to monitor government spending and environmental impact.· The full report is likely to recommend the curriculum tread a line between principles and content.
· Surely manufacturers who offer these products and recommend them of use as a priming support for oils have done their research properly?· Heretofore, the drugs have been recommended only for use in patients who have had heart attacks.· We strongly recommend the use of an instant read thermometer to determine doneness more accurately.· Thus co-ordinate indexing was not recommended for use in schools without very skilled staff being present to operate and coordinate its use.· This species is not recommended for use in paludariums.· The latter recommends the use of Ketrul 211-a Totalsolvants product-to clean up beaches.· Luntz recommends that Dole use welfare overhaul as a unifying issue, because it appeals to the Buchanan Brigades without offending moderates.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1to advise someone to do something, especially because you have special knowledge of a situation or subjectrecommend (that)- The hotel has little except price to recommend it.
- An alternative approach-optical fibre - has much to recommend it.
- As such, it has much to recommend it.
- But in terms of an effective solution the voting method has little to recommend it.
- In principle this format has much to recommend it, but in this case the practice has not been successful.
- It is plain that, in the long run, the gentle art of compromise has much to recommend it.
- Nevertheless, the principle of chisel ploughing has much to recommend it in the right conditions.
- Such a way of proceeding has much to recommend it, but scant progress has been made in that direction.
- This cooperative family decision-making has much to recommend it.
I recommend that you get some professional advice. Doctors strongly recommend that fathers should be present at their baby’s birth.recommend doing something I would never recommend using a sunbed on a regular basis. Sleeping tablets are not recommended in this case. It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose.recommend somebody to do something Students are recommended to make an appointment with a counselor.► see thesaurus at advise2to say that something or someone is good, or suggest them for a particular purpose or job: I recommend the butter chicken – it’s delicious. Can you recommend a good lawyer?recommend something to somebody I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in chemistry.recommend something for something/somebody Which type of oil do you recommend for my car?recommend somebody for something I have decided to recommend you for the directorship.highly/thoroughly recommend The hotel is highly recommended.► see thesaurus at suggest3something has much/little/nothing to recommend it used to say that something has many, few, or no good qualities: The town itself has little to recommend it.GRAMMARPatterns with recommend (meaning 1)• In everyday English, you recommend that someone does something: · I recommend that she speaks to a lawyer. ‘That’ can be omitted: · I recommend she speaks to a lawyer• In more formal English, you recommend that someone do something, using the base form of the verb (=the infinitive without ‘to’): · I recommend that she speak to a lawyer. ✗Don’t say: I recommend her to speak to a lawyer.• In more formal English, you also use the base form of the verb when talking about the past: · I recommended that she speak to a lawyer.• You recommend that someone should do something: · I recommended that they should get insurance.• You can say it is recommended that someone (should) do something: · It is recommended that everyone (should) take the test.Patterns with recommend (meaning 2)• You recommend something to someone: · I recommended a book to her. ✗Don’t say: I recommended her a book.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adverbshighly recommend· This book is highly recommended by those who have used it.heartily recommend (=strongly and enthusiastically)· I heartily recommend the cheese sandwiches.thoroughly recommend· Overall I can thoroughly recommend this film to anyone with an interest in space travel.definitely/certainly recommend· We would definitely recommend these books to students in fourth to sixth grade.personally recommend· Are there any hair colouring products you can personally recommend?THESAURUSrecommend to advise someone to do something, especially when you have special knowledge of a situation or subject: · I would strongly recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.· The report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.tell to tell someone that you think they should do something, especially in order to avoid problems: · We’ve been told that we should start revising early.· I told you not to drink the water here.urge to strongly advise someone to do something because you think it is very important: · Her doctor has urged her to see a specialist.· Police are urging drivers not to come into London this weekend.advocate to say publicly that something should be done, often something that a lot of people disagree about: · In 1984, he advocated the use of force against Nicaragua.· I am surprised that dentists don’t advocate the use of fluoride tablets.endorse to say in an advertisement that you like a product and think that people should use it: · A lot of companies use sports stars to endorse their products.