B1 adjective / verb (past participle) #34 پرکاربردترین 2 دقیقه مطالعه

recommended

When you like something, you tell your friends. You say: 'I like this book, you should read it.' That is what recommended means. It means you think something is good for a friend.

You use recommended when you give advice. If you go to a restaurant and the food is great, you tell your friend: 'I recommend this place.' It is a very helpful word to share your favorite things.

At this level, you use recommended to describe products or services. You might say, 'The doctor recommended that I exercise more.' It is a formal way to suggest an action or a choice to someone else.

Recommended is often used in professional or academic contexts. You might see it on websites as 'recommended for you.' It implies that someone has analyzed your preferences or needs and suggested the best fit.

In advanced English, recommended carries nuances of authority and expertise. When an expert recommends a course of action, they are providing a professional opinion based on evidence. It is a standard term in formal reports, policy documents, and critical reviews.

The usage of recommended in high-level discourse often involves subtle persuasion. It is used to influence decisions in corporate, legal, or medical fields. The word implies a sense of accountability; when you recommend something, you are essentially attaching your reputation to that suggestion.

recommended در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Means to suggest something as good.
  • Used as verb and adjective.
  • Commonly used in reviews.
  • Often used with 'highly'.

Hey there! The word recommended is a super useful term we use every single day. At its core, it means you are putting your stamp of approval on something. Think of it as a way of saying, 'I trust this, and I think you will like it too!'

You will see this word everywhere, from restaurant reviews to doctor's offices. It bridges the gap between a simple suggestion and a professional endorsement. Using this word shows that you have thought about the needs of the person you are talking to.

The word recommended has a really interesting history. It comes from the Latin word recommendare. The prefix re- means 'again,' and commendare means 'to entrust' or 'to commit to someone's care.'

Over time, it evolved through Old French before entering English. Originally, it was about placing someone under the protection of another. Today, we have shifted the meaning to 'suggesting' or 'praising' something, but the idea of trust remains at its heart!

You can use recommended as an adjective or a verb. For example, 'This is a highly recommended book' (adjective) or 'The teacher recommended that I study more' (verb).

It is a very versatile word. In casual conversation, you might say, 'I recommend this pizza,' but in formal writing, you might say, 'The committee officially recommended the new policy.' It works in almost any register!

While 'recommended' isn't always part of a fixed idiom, it appears in many common expressions. Highly recommended is the most frequent collocation, used to emphasize strong approval.

Another common phrasing is strongly recommended, often used in serious or professional advice. You might also hear recommended reading, which refers to a list of books suggested for students or experts.

Pronounced /ˌrek.əˈmen.dɪd/, this word has four syllables. Stress the third syllable: rek-uh-MEN-did. It rhymes with words like amended or intended.

Grammatically, it is the past participle of 'recommend.' You can use it after the verb 'to be' to describe something, or as part of a passive voice construction. It is a regular verb, so the past tense and participle are both formed by adding -ed.

نکته جالب

The word originally implied a sense of duty or protection.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK /ˌrek.əˈmen.dɪd/
US /ˌrek.əˈmen.dɪd/
هم‌قافیه با
intended amended defended extended blended
خطاهای رایج
  • Misplacing stress on the first syllable
  • Dropping the final 'd' sound
  • Mispronouncing the middle 'e'

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read

نوشتن 2/5

Easy to use

صحبت کردن 2/5

Easy to use

گوش دادن 2/5

Easy to understand

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

suggest good like

بعداً یاد بگیرید

endorse advocate propose

پیشرفته

recommendation recommendable

گرامر لازم

Gerunds after verbs

Recommend doing

Passive voice

It is recommended

Subjunctive mood

I recommend that he go

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

The teacher recommended this book.

Teacher suggested book.

Simple past.

2

I recommended this movie.

I said watch it.

Past tense.

3

It is a recommended toy.

Good toy.

Adjective.

4

She recommended a game.

She suggested game.

Verb.

5

My friend recommended it.

Friend liked it.

Past tense.

6

Is it recommended?

Is it good?

Question.

7

They recommended pizza.

They liked food.

Verb.

8

I recommend this park.

Good park.

Present tense.

1

The doctor recommended a healthy diet.

2

I highly recommended the new cafe.

3

This is a recommended hotel for tourists.

4

She recommended that I arrive early.

5

He recommended a different route.

6

The tour guide recommended the museum.

7

They recommended a long vacation.

8

Is this software recommended for beginners?

1

The committee recommended a change in policy.

2

I was recommended for the promotion.

3

This book is recommended for all ages.

4

The mechanic recommended replacing the tires.

5

She recommended a book that changed my life.

6

The hotel is highly recommended by guests.

7

He recommended that we wait for the rain to stop.

8

The teacher recommended several extra materials.

1

The expert recommended a cautious approach to the investment.

2

It is strongly recommended that you bring your passport.

3

The film was recommended for its stunning cinematography.

4

They recommended a thorough investigation of the site.

5

The software is recommended for professional designers.

6

I followed the path recommended by the locals.

7

The board recommended a merger between the two firms.

8

She was recommended by her previous employer.

1

The panel recommended a comprehensive overhaul of the curriculum.

2

The procedure is recommended only in extreme circumstances.

3

He recommended a strategy that prioritized long-term growth.

4

The report recommended immediate action to prevent further damage.

5

It is highly recommended that you consult a legal professional.

6

The architect recommended sustainable materials for the project.

7

The doctor recommended a regimen of physical therapy.

8

The committee's recommended course of action was accepted.

1

The council recommended a paradigm shift in urban planning.

2

The findings are recommended for further academic study.

3

He recommended a nuanced interpretation of the text.

4

The methodology was recommended by the peer-review board.

5

The policy, as recommended, addresses the core issues.

6

The artist recommended a bold approach to the canvas.

7

The consultant recommended a strategic realignment.

8

The recommended protocol ensures maximum safety.

ترکیب‌های رایج

highly recommended
strongly recommended
recommended reading
widely recommended
recommended dose
officially recommended
recommended by
recommended for
personally recommended
recommended action

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"come highly recommended"

To have a very good reputation

The new candidate comes highly recommended.

neutral

"on the recommendation of"

Because someone suggested it

I went there on the recommendation of a friend.

formal

"highly recommended"

Very good

The hotel is highly recommended.

neutral

"recommended reading"

A list of books to read

The course has a long list of recommended reading.

academic

"strongly recommended"

Very important to do

It is strongly recommended to arrive early.

formal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

recommended vs suggest

Similar meaning

Recommend is stronger

I suggest a walk vs I recommend this doctor.

recommended vs advise

Both give guidance

Advise is more formal

He advised me to leave.

recommended vs endorse

Both support

Endorse is usually public

The brand was endorsed.

recommended vs propose

Both offer ideas

Propose is for plans

They proposed a new law.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

B1

Subject + recommend + gerund

I recommend reading this.

B2

Subject + be + recommended + by + agent

It was recommended by him.

B2

Subject + recommend + that + clause

I recommend that you go.

A2

Adverb + recommended

It is highly recommended.

A2

Recommended + noun

Follow the recommended steps.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

recommendation The act of suggesting something

فعل‌ها

recommend To suggest

صفت‌ها

recommendable Worth recommending

مرتبط

commend Root word meaning to praise

نحوه استفاده

frequency

9

اشتباهات رایج
  • recommend to do recommend doing

    We use the gerund form after recommend.

  • I recommend you to go I recommend that you go

    Recommend is not followed by object + infinitive.

  • I was recommended him He was recommended to me

    The person recommended is the subject.

  • recommendation for doing recommendation to do

    Use infinitive for purpose.

  • highly recommendating highly recommending

    The spelling is incorrect.

نکات

💡

Memory Palace

Imagine a 're-command' badge on your favorite items.

💡

Native Speakers

Use it when giving reviews.

🌍

Trust

It implies you trust the item.

💡

Gerunds

Always use -ing after recommend.

💡

Stress

Stress the third syllable.

💡

Avoid 'to'

Don't say 'recommend to do'.

💡

Latin roots

It means to entrust.

💡

Active recall

Write 3 things you recommend.

💡

Formal tone

Use it in emails.

💡

Confidence

Use it to show you know your stuff.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Re-Command: You are 'commanding' (suggesting) something again because it is good.

تداعی تصویری

A chef giving a 'thumbs up' to a dish.

شبکه واژگان

Advice Suggestion Trust Quality

چالش

Recommend three things to a friend today.

ریشه کلمه

Latin

معنای اصلی: To entrust or commit to care

بافت فرهنگی

None.

Commonly used in reviews and professional advice.

Often used in 'Recommended for you' sections on Netflix or Amazon.

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Work

  • I recommend this candidate
  • Highly recommended for the role

Travel

  • Recommended by locals
  • A highly recommended tour

Education

  • Recommended reading
  • Teacher recommended this text

Dining

  • I recommend the soup
  • Highly recommended dish

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"What is a movie you would recommend?"

"Who recommended your current job to you?"

"Do you often follow recommended advice?"

"What is the best book you have ever been recommended?"

"Why do you think people trust recommended products?"

موضوعات نگارش

Write about a time someone recommended something that changed your life.

List three things you would recommend to a visitor.

Describe a situation where a recommendation was wrong.

How do you decide if a recommendation is trustworthy?

سوالات متداول

8 سوال

Yes, it is the past tense of recommend.

You can say 'I recommend this' or 'This is recommended.'

Recommendation.

Yes, you can recommend a person for a job.

It can be both formal and casual.

Recommend often implies more authority or trust.

Yes, that is a very common phrase.

The verb form doesn't, but the noun 'recommendations' does.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

I ___ this book to you.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: recommend

Present tense verb.

multiple choice A2

What does recommended mean?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: To suggest

It means to suggest.

true false B1

Is 'recommended' a noun?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It is an adjective or verb.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

همه جفت شدند!

Common collocations.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Subject + verb + adverb + participle.

امتیاز: /5

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