ALL meanings of recommending
rec·om·mend
R r - verb with object recommending 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 recommending to represent or urge as advisable or expedient: to recommend caution. 1
- verb with object recommending 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 recommending to make desirable or attractive: a plan that has very little to recommend it. 1
- verb without object recommending to make a recommendation. 1
- noun recommending Informal. a recommendation. 1