Recommendation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛkəmənˈdeɪʃən/

Definitions of recommendation

noun a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action

Example Sentences

A1 I asked my friend for a recommendation on where to eat in the city.

A2 The book club members gave me a recommendation for our next read.

B1 The doctor's recommendation was to get more exercise and eat healthier.

B2 After trying the new restaurant, I can confidently give it my recommendation.

C1 The committee's recommendation was to implement new policies to improve efficiency.

C2 Based on the expert's recommendation, the company decided to invest in new technology.

adjective used to describe something that is recommended or suggested

Example Sentences

A1 I received a recommendation for a good restaurant from a friend.

A2 The doctor gave me a recommendation for a new medication.

B1 I followed the recommendation to read that book and really enjoyed it.

B2 The hotel had great reviews and came with a strong recommendation from other travelers.

C1 Her recommendation for a career change proved to be very beneficial in the long run.

C2 The expert's recommendation on the stock market turned out to be highly profitable.

Examples of recommendation in a Sentence

formal I highly value your recommendation for the new marketing strategy.

informal Thanks for the recommendation, I'll definitely check it out.

slang Your recommendation totally rocks, I'm impressed!

figurative Her recommendation was like a guiding light in the darkness of indecision.

Grammatical Forms of recommendation

past tense

recommended

plural

recommendations

comparative

more recommended

superlative

most recommended

present tense

recommend

future tense

will recommend

perfect tense

have recommended

continuous tense

is recommending

singular

recommendation

positive degree

recommended

infinitive

to recommend

gerund

recommending

participle

recommended

Origin and Evolution of recommendation

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'recommendation' originated from the Latin word 'recommendare', which means to entrust or commit to someone's care.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'recommendation' has evolved to encompass the act of suggesting or endorsing something or someone as being suitable or worthy of consideration.