recommendable

recommendable

This book is highly recommendable for young readers.

Definition

Adjective - Worthy of recommendation: "recommendable" describes something or someone that is deserving of being recommended, endorsed, or suggested as good, valuable, or trustworthy. - This book is highly recommendable for beginners. (It is worthy of being suggested to others.)

Usage Examples
  • (The service is good enough to be suggested to others.)
  • (She is worthy of being endorsed for the position.)
  • (It is not worthy of being suggested to others.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to be recommendable for": to be suitable or worthy of recommendation for a specific purpose.

    • This medicine is recommendable for treating mild headaches. (It is suitable and can be suggested for that condition.)
  • "highly recommendable": very strongly worthy of recommendation.

    • The film is highly recommendable for its compelling story and excellent acting. (It is extremely deserving of being suggested.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Recommend (verb): to suggest or endorse as good or suitable.

    • I recommend this restaurant for its delicious food. (I suggest it to others.)
  • Recommendation (noun): the act of recommending or a suggestion.

    • She gave me a strong recommendation for the job. (She endorsed me.)
  • Unrecommendable (adj): not worthy of being recommended.

    • The service was so poor that it is unrecommendable. (It should not be suggested.)
Synonyms
  • Advisable: sensible and worthy of being suggested.

    • It is advisable to arrive early. (Recommended as a good idea.)
  • Praiseworthy: deserving of praise and thus recommendation.

    • His efforts are praiseworthy. (Worthy of being praised and recommended.)
Related Idioms
  • To give a thumbs up: to indicate approval or recommendation.

    • The critic gave the movie a thumbs up, making it recommendable. (The critic endorsed it.)
  • To be a good bet: to be a safe or reliable choice.

    • This brand is a good bet; it’s highly recommendable. (It is a trustworthy option.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Recommend to: to suggest something to someone.

    • I would recommend this book to anyone interested in history. (I would suggest it to that person.)
  • Recommend for: to endorse someone or something for a particular role or purpose.

    • They recommended her for the promotion. (They endorsed her for that position.)