How to Use recommend in a Sentence
recommend
verb- Take only the recommended dose of cough syrup.
- I can't decide between the lasagna and the salmon. Which do you recommend?
- The film is recommended to anyone who liked her earlier movies.
- You may decide to pursue the matter in court, but I wouldn't recommend it.
- A friend recommended this restaurant.
- They recommended her for a promotion after only two years.
- It is strongly recommended that you change the oil in your car every 5,000 miles.
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Would your past clients recommend you?
—Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Zaber recommends wiping the pot down with a damp cloth.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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It is recommended to leave pets at home.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Lueke recommends the same swap with white vinegar.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
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See what else our critics recommend this week.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
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See what else our critics recommend this week.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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And pro tip, the brand recommends sizing up.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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For a fit closer to the body, it's recommended by the brand to size down.
—Tanisha Pina, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
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Experts recommend that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
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Marshall said police did not recommend hate crime charges in the case.
—Fox News, 26 Jan. 2022
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For a fluffy, full brow, Zhang recommends starting with a brow gel or tint.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
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Pettiford recommends them for whiskey on the rocks, but there's a catch.
—Mariah Thomas, goodhousekeeping.com, 5 Apr. 2023
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If those are full, the Duquesne park-and-ride is recommended next.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 26 June 2026
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The chef recommends removing the stem to check the fruit’s ripeness.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
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Would recommend bringing some raw canvas to drape over it.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 22 May 2026
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None recommend investors sell the stock.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Oen-Hsiao recommends dried fruits like prunes, apricots, and raisins.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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Oen-Hsiao recommends dried fruits like prunes, apricots, and raisins.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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Valles recommends using the biggest rollers in your set for the back of the head and one size down for the sides.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
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Do note some products recommend applying the weed and feed to a damp lawn.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 19 Feb. 2022
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Customers who have tried the wet food also rate it highly and recommend it.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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Burkhart recommends keeping your lawn neatly trimmed and tidy.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
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Now, the agency plans to only recommend the tool in high-risk settings and groups.
—Korin Miller, Health.com, 3 Mar. 2022
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