recommend
gb/ɹˌɛkəmˈɛnd/ us/ɹˌɛkəmˈɛnd/
B1
English
~ 1700
ajánl, javasol
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to recommend [something] to [someone]
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in history.
Szívből ajánlom ezt a könyvet mindenkinek, akit érdekel a történelem.
The doctor recommended a week of rest after the surgery.
Az orvos a műtét után egy hét pihenést javasolt.
She recommended trying the new Italian restaurant downtown.
My teacher recommended that I apply for the scholarship.
He recommended against investing in that company.
Learner examples
I recommend this movie to my friends.
Ajánlom ezt a filmet a barátaimnak.
The teacher recommended this book.
A tanár ezt a könyvet ajánlotta.
My doctor recommended more exercise.
I recommend you try the soup.
She recommended a good hotel for our trip.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recommend' with 'suggest' in grammar. For example, 'I recommend you to read' is incorrect; it should be 'I recommend that you read' or 'I recommend reading'.
Meaning
Advise someone to do or use something
Collocations
highly recommend
|recommend strongly
|recommend doing
|recommend for
|recommend against
Synonyms
advise (Slightly broader; can include warnings as well as positive suggestions.)
|
suggest (Often softer or less authoritative than 'recommend'.)
Antonyms
discourage (Means to advise against doing something.)
Themes
daily life
|advice
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say that someone should do or use something because it is a good idea.
To advise or suggest that someone should do, use, or choose something because it is considered good or suitable.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to recommend [someone] for [a job/position]
Her manager recommended her for the team leader role.
A vezetője őt ajánlotta a csapatvezetői pozícióra.
I would not recommend him for this kind of work.
Nem ajánlanám őt ilyen jellegű munkára.
The professor recommended me for the internship program.
They recommended Sarah as the best candidate.
He was recommended by his former employer.
Learner examples
My boss recommended me for a new job.
A főnököm engem ajánlott egy új állásra.
The teacher recommended her for the award.
A tanár őt ajánlotta a díjra.
He recommended his friend for the position.
They recommended me as a good worker.
She was recommended by her old boss.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'recommend someone' with 'recommend to someone'. When endorsing a person, the correct form is 'recommend someone for' rather than 'recommend to'.
Meaning
Put forward someone for a position
Collocations
recommend for promotion
|recommend for the position
|strongly recommend
|recommend as
Synonyms
endorse (More formal; often used in official or public contexts.)
|
nominate (Specifically means to officially propose someone for a position or honor.)
Antonyms
oppose (Means to argue against selecting someone for a role.)
Themes
business
|employment
|education
|work
|communication
Definition
To say that someone is good for a job or role.
To suggest or support someone as a suitable choice for a job, position, or role.
Grammar
Dictionary form
recommend
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛkəmˈɛnd/
US/ɹˌɛkəmˈɛnd/
Syllables & stress
re - com - mend (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (mend)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: recommend
- 3rd Person Singular: recommends
- Present Participle: recommending
- Past: recommended
Word family
Forms
recommends
verb
recommending
verb
recommended
verb
Core family
recommendation
noun B1
Related words
recommender
noun C1
Advanced or less common
recommendable
adjective C1
Expressions
highly recommend
1/hˈaɪli ɹˌɛkəmˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
Strongly suggest something as very good
To say something is very good and others should try it.
Examples
- I highly recommend visiting the art museum while you're in town.
- If you like seafood, I highly recommend this restaurant.
recommend against
1/ɹˌɛkəmˈɛnd əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
Advise not to do something
To say it is not a good idea to do something.
Examples
- The doctor recommended against heavy exercise after the operation.
- I would recommend against buying that old car.