ˌrekəˈmend v.tr. 1
suggest as fit
for some purpose or
use. 2 (often foll. by
that +
clause or to + infin.)
advise as a
course of
action etc. (I recommend that
you stay
where you are). 3 (of qualities,
conduct, etc.)
make acceptable or
desirable. 4 (foll. by to)
commend or
entrust (to a
person or a person's care). øørecommendable adj. recommendation n. recommendatory adj. recommender n. [ME (in
sense 4) f. med.L recommendare (as
RE-, COMMEND)]