🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

추천하다

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chucheonhada

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Recommend/ˌrek.əˈmend/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #950 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"이 영화를 강력히 추천합니다."

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, or use; to offer advice or suggestions about a course of action.

    "The mechanic recommended replacing the brake pads before taking a long road trip."
  2. 2

    To make a formal statement of praise or endorsement regarding someone's qualifications or character.

    "Her former professor was happy to recommend her for the prestigious research fellowship."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin prefix re- (expressing intensive force) combined with commendare (to commit to one's charge, entrust). Entering Middle English via Old French in the 15th century, the meaning evolved from entrusting for safekeeping to presenting something as worthy of confidence, approval, or acceptance.

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