Word Finder - recommending

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To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

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The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions.

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To make acceptable; to attract favor to.

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A city that has much to recommend it.

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To advise, propose, counsel favorably

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The therapist recommends resting the mind and exercising the body.

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To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations

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A medieval oblate's parents recommended the boy for life to God and the monastery

The utter exclusion of Whigs as well as Dissenters from office, the remodelling of the army, the imposition of the most rigid restraints on the heir to the throne - such were the measures which, by recommending, Swift tacitly admitted to be necessary to the triumph of his party.

He promoted the subscription for Pope's Homer, contributed some numbers to the Tatler, Spectator, and Intelligencer, and joined with Pope and Arbuthnot in establishing the Scriblerus Club, writing Martinus Scriblerus, his share in which can have been but small, as well as John Bull, where the chapter recommending the education of all blue-eyed children in depravity for the public good must surely be his.

We have increasingly been recommending, and securing, financial redress for complainants from NHS bodies in appropriate circumstances.

In less than three weeks the committee reported resolutions, evidently written by Calhoun, recommending preparations for a struggle with Great Britain; and in the following June Calhoun submitted a second report urging a formal declaration of war.

Buckingham, notwithstanding the advice he had received from Bacon himself, was in the habit of addressing letters to him recommending the causes of suitors.

His circular of the 1st of June 1853 to American diplomatic agents abroad, recommending that, whenever practicable, they should " appear in the simple dress of an American citizen," created much discussion in Europe; in 1867 his recommendation was enacted into a law of Congress.

In order to improve the condition of affairs in congested districts, the board was empowered (I) to amalgamate small holdings either by directly aiding migration or emigration of occupiers, or by recommending the Land Commission to facilitate amalgamation, and (2) generally to aid and develop out of its resources agriculture, forestry, the breeding of live-stock, weaving, spinning, fishing and any other suitable industries.

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In fact, the closest The Times came to recommending the Treatise was with a back-handed compliment.

As always the correct differential diagnosis is necessary before recommending any course of action.

These results support a move toward food fortification in addition to recommending use of supplements.

After that, the site kept recommending movies about gangster rappers.

It also seems to have an inverted snobbery against chains and big brands, often recommending smaller more interesting accommodation or tours.

A White House conference of governors of states was held at Washington in May 1909, which drew up a " declaration of principles " for the conservation of natural resources, recommending the appointment of a commission by each state to co-operate with one another and with the Federal government; and by the end of the year thirty-six states had appointed Conservation committees.

He cordially concurred in the cooperative and protective resolutions then adopted (see English History) and joined Mr. Asquith in recommending them to the House of Commons.

The harp is the travelling patterer for the Universe's Insurance Company, recommending its laws, and our little goodness is all the assessment that we pay.

Pediatricians are now recommending that mothers breastfeed if at all possible, and they suggest trying to breastfeed for one year.

A revised statement concerning the usage of pacifiers has many pediatricians recommending that parents encourage their babies to use them at bedtime.

Recommending actions such as investments, retirement accounts, trusts, or other tasks to help the client achieve their financial goals.

Even if a physician is recommending a less stressful job for health reasons, consider that peace of mind and attitude play critical roles in combating stress induced problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

This person is going to be the one recommending photographers, caterers and other wedding vendors, so having someone whose style and taste is similar to your own is essential for finding someone who can plan your perfect Costa Rica wedding.

In addition to recommending their own services, Hazeldon will also try to find providers in the client's home area upon request.

I'm sorry I couldn't give you a more concrete answer, but I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending a treatment.

We've all been learning so much about what's in commercial dog food since the recent dog food recall that I no longer feel comfortable recommending any of it.

Find out which CPAP machine your doctor is recommending and get a prescription which shows the pressure level required.

Before recommending anti-snoring devices or developing a treatment plan, your doctor will perform a medical examination and ask you and your partner questions about the frequency and severity of your snoring.

If you like first person shooters, I feel completely justified recommending Black... just don't believe the hype.

The club operates on the concept of "one friend recommending a great bottle of wine to another friend."

Most physicians want to know the results of a lipid panel before diagnosing high cholesterol and recommending treatment.

However, the evaluation data are still ambiguous when it comes to establishing a direct link between personality disorders and diet, aside from recommending the avoidance of alcoholic and stimulant beverages.

Researchers began recommending a second vaccination in 2002.

For older children, physicians usually start by recommending a trial elimination diet that excludes milk, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, and beef, because a link has been established with food intolerance and food allergy.

They began recommending that women not only be tested as soon as they learn of their pregnancy, but again at 35 to 37 weeks of gestation.

The manufacturer of venlafaxine (Effexor) has issued a statement that the drug is not effective in treating depression in children and teenagers and is recommending that venlafaxine (Effexor) not be used in pediatric patients.

In 2004, the FDA issued a health advisory recommending close observation for worsening depression in both adults and children treated with certain antidepressants.

They are also involved in recommending, creating and approving policy changes.

Before recommending this form of birth control, your healthcare provider will check your entire medical history, as well as your current sexual practices, with you in order to determine if this is a good option for birth control.

Vitamin D deficiency occurs more commonly than once thought, and health experts are now recommending that individuals get an even greater amount of vitamin D than previously recommended.

There are a number of reasons for recommending liquid vitamin C for babies.

I don't know if your business partner is aware of what he is doing, but to help you sort through this, I am recommending that you talk with a mental health professional.

Changing behavior is not easy, which is why I am also recommending you talk with a therapist who specializes in counseling people going through a high conflict divorce.

While many viewers enjoy having information about their favorite soap operas easily accessible online, some fans are recommending that people go back to watching soap operas the old fashioned way without scoops, spoilers and recaps.

For example, most yoga for kids teachers recommending changing the Sanskrit words and terms into more neutral terms, and focusing on physical and mental development.

Your doctor will then also suggest regular monitoring of certain body functions, as well as recommending regular eye pressure tests to watch for glaucoma.

For example, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM) has sent a notice to all licensed Naturopathic Physicians in the state of Oregon warning them against recommending the HCG diet to their patients.

It places an emphasis on portion control, recommending you eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and lean dairy products.

In other words, there is not a human mind that is actually recommending your site, it's just an automated program.

The powers, immediately after the revolt, presented a memorandum to Gregory recommending certain moderate reforms, but no attention was paid to it.

The Departmental Committee of the Board of Trade, sitting in 1909 to consider railway accounting forms, while recommending ton-miles to the careful consideration of those responsible for railway working in Great Britain, considered the question of their necessity in British practice to be still open, and held that, at all events, they should not be introduced under compulsion.

In this capacity he exhibited an almost feverish activity; he perpetually appeared at the bar of the assembly on behalf of the commune; he announced the massacres of September in the prisons in terms of apology and praise; and he sent off the famous circular of the 3rd of September to the provinces, recommending them to do likewise.