Main Entry: rec·om·mend

Pronunciation: \ˌre-kə-ˈmend\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French recommender, from Medieval Latin recommendare, from Latin re- + commendare to commend

Date: 14th century

1 a : to present as worthy of acceptance or trial <recommended the medicine> b : to endorse as fit, worthy, or competent <recommends her for the position>
2 : entrust, commit <recommended his soul to God>
3 : to make acceptable <has other points to recommend it>
4 : advise <recommend that the matter be dropped>

— rec·om·mend·able \-ˈmen-də-bəl\ adjective

— rec·om·men·da·to·ry \-də-ˌtȯr-ē\ adjective

— rec·om·mend·er noun