recommend
verb (used with object)
to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably.
had recommended
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past perfectof recommend.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for London Stadium, where West Ham play their home games, told BBC News it had "recommended" to West Ham that Sullivan does not attend matches because of concerns about fan unrest.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
A family friend had recommended the man to Martha and her husband in early 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The WHO said Thursday its advisory groups had recommended clinical trials for vaccines and treatments that could be useful against the Bundibugyo strain.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
A reviewer posted on social media that the staff had recommended approval but was later pushed out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
The doctor waved his hand to the Royal Orchestra, who immediately struck up with Jesu Christes Milde Moder—since Dr. Bartholomew’s book had recommended that madmen should be gladded with instruments.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
