Meaning & use

recommend

verb·Everyday

To suggest that someone or something is good, suitable, or worth choosing.

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My doctor recommended a low-sugar diet after reviewing my recent blood test results.

Could you recommend a reliable mechanic who works on older cars in this area?

A note on using this word

"Recomend" is a common misspelling; the correct spelling doubles the m: r-e-c-o-m-m-e-n-d.

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