1put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role:George had recommended some local architectsa book I recommended to a friend of mine
advise or suggest (something) as a course of action:some doctors recommend putting a board under the mattress [with clause]:the report recommended that criminal charges be brought (as adjective recommended)the recommended daily intake of vitamins
[with object and infinitive] advise (someone) to do something:you are strongly recommended to seek professional advice
make (someone or something) appealing or desirable:the house had much to recommend it
2 (recommend someone/thing to) archaic commend or entrust someone or something to (someone):I devoutly recommended my spirit to its maker
