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commonly-recommended

|com-mon-ly-rec-om-mend-ed|

B2

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/ˈkɑːmənli ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

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/ˈkɒmənli ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

(recommend)

suggest as suitable

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjective
recommendrecommendsrecommendsrecommendedrecommendedrecommendingrecommendationrecommendedrarely-recommended
Etymology
Etymology Information

'recommend' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recommendare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'commendare' meant 'to entrust.'

Historical Evolution

'recommendare' transformed into the Old French word 'recomander,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recommend' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to entrust again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to suggest or advise.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

suggested or advised frequently by many people.

The book is commonly-recommended for beginners.

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Last updated: 2025/04/08 20:12