v.tr. 1 suggest as fit for some purpose or use. 2 (often foll. by that + clause or to + infin.) advise as a course of action etc. (I recommend that you stay where you are). 3 (of qualities, conduct, etc.) make acceptable or desirable. 4 (foll. by to) commend or entrust (to a person or a person's care). recommendable adj. recommendation n. recommendatory adj. recommender n.
[ ME (in sense 4) f. med.L recommendare (as RE-, COMMEND) ]