recommended
word · lemma: recommend
/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/
re-kuh-MEN-did
/ɹˌɛkəmˈɛndɪd/
re-kuh-MEN-did
Definition
Describes something that someone suggests you should do, have, or use because it is believed to be good or suitable.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or polite situations, especially with advice, reviews, or instructions: 'highly recommended', 'doctor-recommended'. Not the same as 'required' (obligatory); 'recommended' is a suggestion, not a rule.
Spanish: recomendado - sugeridoPortuguese (BR): recomendado - sugeridoPortuguese (PT): recomendado - sugeridoChinese (Simplified): 推荐的 - 建议的Chinese (Traditional): 推薦的 - 建議的Hindi: सिफारिश किया गया - अनुशंसितArabic: موصى به - مُقترحBengali: প্রস্তাবিত - সুপারিশকৃতRussian: рекомендуемыйJapanese: 推奨されたVietnamese: được khuyên dùng - được đề xuấtKorean: 추천된Turkish: önerilenUrdu: تجویز کردہ - سفارش کردہIndonesian: direkomendasikan
Example Sentences
It is recommended to drink plenty of water every day.
basic
The recommended dose is two tablets per day.
basic
He bought the recommended book for the class.
basic
This movie comes highly recommended by critics.
natural
I tried the chef’s recommended dish and loved it.
natural
Admission is recommended, not required, for children under 5.
natural