third-person singular verb
Says that a person, place, thing, or action is a good choice or a good idea.
He recommends the new restaurant downtown.
The doctor recommends getting more exercise.
American English
How to pronounce recommends
verbB1Common word
rehkuhMEHNDZ
/ˌɹɛ.kəˈmɛndz/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Form of recommend
Says that a person, place, thing, or action is a good choice or a good idea.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Says officially or personally that someone is a good choice for a job, position, or award.
Her supervisor recommends her for the position.
The committee recommends him for the award.
Useful expressions
to advise someone not to do something
I recommend against driving in this weather.