recommendable

rec·om·mend

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Definitions of recommendable word

verb with object recommendable to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book. 1
verb with object recommendable to represent or urge as advisable or expedient: to recommend caution. 1
verb with object recommendable to advise, as an alternative; suggest (a choice, course of action, etc.) as appropriate, beneficial, or the like: He recommended the blue-plate special. The doctor recommended special exercises for her. 1
verb with object recommendable to make desirable or attractive: a plan that has very little to recommend it. 1
verb without object recommendable to make a recommendation. 1
noun recommendable Informal. a recommendation. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English recommenden < Medieval Latin recommendāre, equivalent to Latin re- re- + commendāre to commend

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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