to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably

to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.

to represent or urge as advisable or expedient

to recommend caution.

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.

to make desirable or attractive

a plan that has very little to recommend it.

to make a recommendation.

Informal . a recommendation.

adjective

expedient , well