English

recommend

ɹɛkəˈmɛnd, ˌrek.əˈmend, ˌrekəˈmend
Meaning: to suggest; to advise as suitable
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌrek.əˈmend, ˌrekəˈmend

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base recommend
3rd person singular present recommends
Present participle recommending
Past recommended
Will future will recommend
Going-to future going to recommend
Imperative negative don't recommend / do not recommend

Example sentences

My doctor recommended that I eat more vegetables.
My doctor recommended that I eat more vegetables.
The professor recommended some classical literature for the course.
The professor recommended some classical literature for the course.
The doctor recommended a healthy diet and regular exercise.
The doctor recommended a healthy diet and regular exercise.
I strongly recommend that you read this book.
I strongly recommend that you read this book.
The eye specialist recommended a new pair of glasses.
The eye specialist recommended a new pair of glasses.

Usage Notes

Used when putting forward someone or something with approval, or advising a course of action.

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