recommend etymology

Recommend

Etymology

• From the Old French recommander ("to commend, recommend"), itself from the Late Latin recommendare ("to commend, recommend"), ultimately from the Latin commendare ("to entrust, recommend"), from com ("together") and mendare ("to think, direct").

Meaning

• To suggest or advocate someone or something as desirable or suitable.
• To commend or express approval of.

Origin

• The word "recommend" first appeared in the 14th century, from the Old French recommander. It is still commonly used today in both senses of the word.

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