recommended

verb

Definition of recommendednext
past tense of recommend
1
as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another serious gastronomes should recommend their stomachs to the restaurant's chef, giving full rein to his culinary prowess and imagination

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2
as in suggested
to put forward (something) as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action I would recommend you look into that option a little more closely because I don't think it will work nearly as well as you think

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Recent Examples of recommended As for where to purchase both milkweed and nectar-producing plants, Sardiñas recommended checking out Calscape, a website by the California Native Plant Society, for help finding local nurseries that sell native plants. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Returning recommended restaurants Beyond the newcomers, Lang Van held onto its Bib, with Dan Nguyen and Tuyen Tran continuing to turn out Vietnamese food that treats every regular like family. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The jury recommended for both defendants 15 years in prison for each count of second-degree murder, 10 years in prison for each count of armed criminal action and 15 years in prison for unlawful use of a weapon. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 Corey also recommended significantly upping my intake of omega-3s for mood and joint health, and nightly magnesium glycinate for improved sleep. — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Here, we‘ve rounded up the top neck creams recommended by dermatologists and our roster of mature skin testers. — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 The statement also said team doctors recommended a follow-up scan after the game. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 For soups, Gupta recommended making your own at home with broth that does not contain added salt. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026 Food and drink Croatian chef Pavo Klarić has been at the helm of Michelin-recommended Luciano Restaurant since 2021. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommended
  1. handed
  2. suggested
  3. gave
  4. entrusted
  5. transferred
  6. delegated
  7. commended
  8. delivered
Verb
  • Appropriately enough, the film is about a future when a super-intelligent AI has spread across the globe, and humanity has handed control to algorithms, which plunges the world into a crisis.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Missouri and South Carolina handed Florida its only two losses of the season, largely on the strength of their ability to stop the run game.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of handed
Verb
  • Judd suggested during his cross-examination that the defense attorney’s reference was improper.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The idea to use carbon injection as a climate fix came a few years later from an Italian physicist named Cesare Marchetti, who suggested disposing of carbon deep in the ocean or underground.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggested
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Definition of gave
Verb
  • The rifle is entrusted to the goat herder’s two young sons, who end up firing it from a mountainside at a coach filled with Western tourists just to see how far the bullet would go.
    — Ray Bennett, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Some supporting players go underutilized (Jack as well as the scheming, wannabe power couple, Oscar and Enid), while unworthy regulars become story anchors entrusted with too much emotional weight.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of entrusted
Verb
  • The agreement is tied to Lloyd and cannot be transferred to another campus.
    — Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Prior to this, several legacy corporations, including retail giant Walmart and consumer goods giant Kimberly Clark, transferred their listings from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq.
    — , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of transferred
Verb
  • Reagan delegated a lot of his authority, creating a power struggle of wannabe Presidents among his advisers.
    — Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That authority has to be delegated, limited and accountable to someone.
    — Jason Wojahn, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of delegated
Verb
  • That would certainly explain her kinship with Sander Lak, an equally eccentric colorist who commended Miller for her longevity in the industry and for remaining faithful to her customers.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • During his first two years as the Lakers coach, Redick admired Williams’ intent on the defensive end from afar and commended the forward’s willingness to defend other teams’ star players.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • Wyatt needed an onside kick recovery for any chance of an improbable comeback and Adrian Dunn delivered.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • During the day, activities center around lectures, delivered by enthusiastic expedition team members.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of delivered

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