past form and past participle
Said that a person, place, or thing was a good choice, or that an action was a good idea.
The doctor recommended rest and plenty of fluids.
The book was recommended to me by a friend.
American English
How to pronounce recommended
verb · adjectiveB1Common word
rehkuhMEHNdihd
/ˌɹɛ.kəˈmɛn.dɪd̚/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of recommend
The same spelling is used as a past verb form, a past participle, and an adjective.
Said that a person, place, or thing was a good choice, or that an action was a good idea.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past form and past participle
Said officially or personally that someone was a good choice for a job, position, or award.
Her supervisor recommended her for the position.
He was recommended for the award by his coach.
adjective
Suggested as a good choice by a person, group, or authority.
This restaurant is highly recommended.
The course is recommended for beginners.
Good to know
As an adjective, recommended describes something that people suggest as a good choice.
Useful expressions
to advise someone not to do something
I recommend against driving in this weather.