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recommended
reh-kuh-MEHN-dihd
Recommended (adj) means Suggested as good, suitable, or advisable. Example: “The recommended dose is one tablet twice daily.”
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Suggested as good, suitable, or advisable.
"The recommended dose is one tablet twice daily."
"My teacher gave us a list of recommended books to read over the summer."
"Is it a recommended route for walkers, or is it too steep?"
How to use recommended
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSuggested or advised as a good choice.
Common pairings
recommended dose
highly recommended
recommended reading
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- Comparative
- more recommended
- Superlative
- most recommended
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Frequently asked questions
What does “recommended” mean?
The word “recommended” means suggested as good, suitable, or advisable. In plain terms, suggested or advised as a good choice.
How do you pronounce “recommended”?
“Recommended” is pronounced reh-kuh-MEHN-dihd (/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “recommended” in a sentence?
Here is “recommended” used in a sentence: “The recommended dose is one tablet twice daily.”
What part of speech is “recommended”?
“Recommended” is an adjective.
Is “recommended” a common word?
“Recommended” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between recommended and required?
Recommended means something is advised because it's good or sensible, but you can still choose not to do it. Required means it's compulsory — you have no choice. A recommended dosage is a suggested amount; a required document is one you must provide. Recommended is advice; required is an obligation.
Does recommended mean mandatory?
No. Recommended means strongly advised, not compulsory. It signals that something is the suggested or preferred option, but you're free to decide otherwise. If a step were mandatory, words like 'required,' 'compulsory,' or 'must' would be used instead. Recommended always leaves the final choice with you.
What is the difference between recommended and suggested?
Both are advisory, but 'recommended' carries more weight. To suggest something is to put it forward as one option worth considering. To recommend it is to actively endorse it as the best or wisest choice, usually based on knowledge or experience. Recommended is a firmer, more confident kind of suggestion.
What is an example of recommended in a sentence?
'The recommended daily intake of water is around two liters,' or 'This restaurant comes highly recommended.' You'll also see it on products — 'recommended for ages eight and up' — and in reviews, where a recommended item is one the writer personally endorses as worth choosing.
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