gerund or present participle
Suggesting that a person, place, or thing is a good choice, or that an action is a good idea.
I am recommending this book to all my friends.
The travel agent is recommending a quiet resort.
American English
How to pronounce recommending
verbB1Common word
rehkuhMEHNdihng
/ˌɹɛ.kəˈmɛn.dɪŋ/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of recommend
Suggesting that a person, place, or thing is a good choice, or that an action is a good idea.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund or present participle
Suggesting officially or personally that someone is a good choice for a job, position, or award.
Her manager is recommending her for promotion.
The committee is recommending him for the award.
Useful expressions
to advise someone not to do something
I recommend against driving in this weather.