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often-recommended

|of-ten-rec-om-mend-ed|

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/ˈɔːfən ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

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/ˈɒfən 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 as a course of action.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

frequently suggested or advised as a good choice or course of action.

The book is often-recommended by teachers for its comprehensive coverage of the subject.

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Last updated: 2025/04/11 11:27