Recomend vs. Recommend: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 12, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "Recomend," while the correct spelling is "Recommend." Recommend refers to advising or endorsing something as good or suitable.

Which is correct: Recomend or Recommend
How to spell Recommend?

Recomend is Incorrect

Recommend is Correct
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Key Differences
"Recommend" has two 'm's like a 'memo,' which helps you remember what's good.

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Oct 12, 2023
Think of "mend" as fixing a situation; two 'm's are better than one to mend.

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Oct 12, 2023
In "Recommend," "mend" is complete, emphasizing fixing or endorsing.

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Oct 12, 2023
Visualize someone recommending a brand named "M&M" to remember the double 'm.'

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Oct 12, 2023
The word 'commend' is in 'recommend,' which also has two 'm's.

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Oct 12, 2023
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Recomend and Recommend Definitions
Recommend
Recommend can refer to presenting someone as worthy or qualified.
I recommend Jane for the job opening.

Aimie Carlson
Sep 16, 2023
Recommend
Recommend could mean to suggest a course of action.
The doctor recommends daily exercise.

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Sep 16, 2023
Recommend
Recommend means to endorse or advise as a good choice.
I highly recommend this book for history buffs.

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Sep 16, 2023
Recommend
Recommend can indicate a general endorsement.
The teacher recommends practicing daily for improvement.

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Sep 16, 2023
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Recommend
Recommend may also relate to advising against something.
I don't recommend swimming here; the current is strong.

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Sep 16, 2023
Recommend
To praise or commend to another as being worthy or desirable; endorse
Recommended him for the job.
Recommended a car instead of an SUV.

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Sep 13, 2023
Recommend
To make attractive or acceptable
This book has much to recommend it.

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Sep 13, 2023
Recommend
To commit to the charge of another; entrust
"By these our letters we would have the safety of his person ... recommended to your care" (John Milton).

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Recommend
To give advice or counsel
"recommended against signing an international agreement" (Time).

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Sep 13, 2023
Recommend
(transitive) To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions.

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Recommend
(transitive) To make acceptable; to attract favor to.
A city that has much to recommend it.

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Recommend
(transitive) To advise, propose, counsel favorably
The therapist recommends resting the mind and exercising the body.
My therapist recommended that I rest the mind and exercise the body.

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Recommend
To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations
A medieval oblate's parents recommended the boy for life to God and the monastery.

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Recommend
To commend to the favorable notice of another; to commit to another's care, confidence, or acceptance, with favoring representations; to put in a favorable light before any one; to bestow commendation on; as, he recommended resting the mind and exercising the body.
Mæcenas recommended Virgil and Horace to Augustus, whose praises . . . have made him precious to posterity.

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Recommend
To make acceptable; to attract favor to.
A decent boldness ever meets with friends,Succeeds, and e'en a stranger recommends.

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Recommend
To commit; to give in charge; to commend.
Paul chose Silas and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

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Recommend
Push for something;
The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day

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FAQs
What is the singular form of Recommend?
"Recommend" is a verb and doesn't have a singular or plural form in that sense.

Sara Rehman
Oct 12, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Recommend?
"That" is commonly used, as in "I recommend that you read this."

Sara Rehman
Oct 12, 2023
Why is it called Recommend?
The word originates from Latin "recommendare," meaning to entrust or commend.

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Oct 12, 2023
What is the root word of Recommend?
The root is from the Latin word "commendare."

Aimie Carlson
Oct 12, 2023
What is the plural form of Recommend?
It doesn't have a plural form as it is a verb.

Aimie Carlson
Oct 12, 2023
Which article is used with Recommend?
No article is generally used with the verb "recommend."

Janet White
Oct 12, 2023
Which vowel is used before Recommend?
No specific vowel commonly precedes "Recommend."

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Oct 12, 2023
Is the word Recommend imperative?
It can be used in the imperative mood, e.g., "I recommend you do this."

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Oct 12, 2023
Which preposition is used with Recommend?
"For" or "to" are commonly used, as in "recommend for" or "recommend to."

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Oct 12, 2023
Is the Recommend term a metaphor?
No, unless used metaphorically in a specific context.

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Oct 12, 2023
Which determiner is used with Recommend?
No determiner is generally used with the verb "recommend."

Harlon Moss
Oct 12, 2023
What is the second form of Recommend?
"Recommended" is the simple past form of the verb.

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Oct 12, 2023
What is the third form of Recommend?
"Recommended" is also the past participle form of the verb.

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Oct 12, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Recommend?
The last syllable, "mend," is stressed.

Harlon Moss
Oct 12, 2023
Is Recommend a negative or positive word?
Generally positive, as it often indicates endorsement.

Janet White
Oct 12, 2023
What is the opposite of Recommend?
The opposite could be "discourage" or "advise against."

Sara Rehman
Oct 12, 2023
What is the first form of Recommend?
"Recommend" is the base form of the verb.

Aimie Carlson
Oct 12, 2023
How is Recommend used in a sentence?
Example: I recommend taking an umbrella as it looks like it will rain.

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Oct 12, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.

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