recommendation

noun

A suggestion or proposal about the best course of action (with adpositions including "about" for the context and "to" for the course of action)

A commendation or endorsement.

That which is recommended.

An act of recommending.

Roots

rere- · Latin · again mando-mmend · Latin · entrust, order

Synonyms for recommendation

suggestionn advicen proposaln testimonialadj commendationn approvaln approbationn counseln endorsementn urgingn

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Where does recommendation come from?

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