To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
"The travel agent recommended that small town for its charming architecture and friendly locals."
In plain English: To recommend something means to suggest it as a good choice for someone else to try.
"I recommend trying that new Italian restaurant downtown."
Usage: Use recommend when you advise someone that a specific person, product, or action is suitable based on your positive opinion. Unlike synonyms such as "suggest," which can be more neutral, recommending implies a stronger endorsement of the option's value.
The word "recommend" comes from the Latin phrase commendare, which originally meant to commit something into someone's hands. It entered English via Old French and Middle English, evolving from a literal sense of handing over responsibility to its modern meaning of praising or endorsing.