English · Word Candidate

recommend

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: recommends · recommending · recommended

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To bestow commendation on; to represent favorably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khuyến nghị, đề xuất hoặc ủng hộ

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Verb

The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make acceptable; to attract favor to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho chấp nhận được, thu hút sự yêu thích

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Verb

A city that has much to recommend it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A recommendation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lời giới thiệu

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NounRegister: colloquial

"I'm glad to have a recommend from that quarter. Airheart's skipper of the San Jose now. […]"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “recommend” mean?

To bestow commendation on; to represent favorably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

Is “recommend” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.