recommend
UK[ˌrekəˈmend]US[ˌrekəˈmend]
v
to tell somebody that something is good or useful, or that somebody would be suitable for a particular job, etc.
v
to make something seem attractive or good; to advise a particular choice or action.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
commend
re
again
commend
praise
Etymology
the word 'recommend' entered english in the late 14th century from medieval latin 'recommendare', which itself was formed from the latin prefix 're-' (expressing intensive force or "again") and the verb 'commendare' (to commit to one's care, to praise). the latin 'commendare' is a compound of 'com-' (with, together) and 'mandare' (to entrust, order), from 'manus' (hand) and 'dare' (to give), suggesting the literal act of handing something over. the semantic journey moved from the concrete act of entrusting someone or something to another's care, to the act of presenting someone or something favorably to another, thus leading to its modern meanings of offering advice in favor of something or presenting something as worthy of choice.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + commend (praise)
re: latin origin, a prefix meaning "again" or "back".
commend: latin origin, from 'commendare', meaning "to entrust, commit to the care of, praise".
Examples
i would highly recommend this restaurant for its excellent service.
the doctor may recommend a course of antibiotics for the infection.
the report's findings recommend a significant change in company policy.