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>
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