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I don't recommend vs I not recommend

The correct phrase to use here is 'I don't recommend.' The contraction 'don't' is the negative form of 'do' and is often used in English to express negation. 'I not recommend' is incorrect as the verb 'recommend' needs the auxiliary verb 'do' to form the negative.
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I don't recommend

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a negative opinion about something, indicating that the speaker does not suggest or advise a particular course of action.

Examples:

  • I don't recommend that restaurant, the service is terrible.
  • I don't recommend watching that movie, it's really boring.
  • Jun 7, 2016 ... "I don't recommend" means that you're not in favor of taking the action, but you're not taking a stand against it, either. For example: I don't ...
  • Why I Don't Recommend Duolingo (Review) - It Doesn't Work ... While I do appreciate the accessibility that Duolingo has brought to the language learning community ...
  • Sep 30, 2024 ... I don't recommend ordering anything from TSportline. General. I placed an order for floor mats ten days ago and they still haven't shipped ...
  • I Don't Recommend Parenthood. The Philosophical Parent. Buy Now. By Jean Kazez; July 29th 2017. Recently a friend of mine expressed an aversion to the ...
  • Sep 12, 2006 ... I posted I would never in my wildest dreams ever say "meltdown" as a synonym for "tantrum" and I don't recommend anyone to use it. and it ...
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... I don't recommend updating to Vmware Workstation 17.6 for multiple monitor VMs. Joe GoldthwaiteSep 19, 2024 01:26 PM. There's ...
  • Why I don't recommend raw diets. Jessica. 9 months ago. I am asked more frequently about the raw diet than anything else, especially on the internet.
  • Jul 22, 2023 ... I survived the Barbie-Oppenheimer double bill and I don't recommend it ... Few things have caught the public imagination in recent years quite ...
  • Aug 1, 2024 ... Why I Don't Recommend the Leica Monochrom Cameras · Photography Isn't Art · Announcements of Upcoming Events (Seminars, Safari, Cameracraft ...
  • May 6, 2021 ... Why I don't recommend Seaspiracy. by Krystina Jarvis. A Drop in the Ocean Tacoma Zero Waste Sustainable Living Blog Why I Don't. Listen to the ...

I not recommend

This phrase is incorrect in English. The correct form uses the contraction 'don't' to form the negative.

  • Mar 21, 2024 ... What shoes do I (not) recommend for backpacking in the desert, especially in southern Utah and northern Arizona? The Mutant is at the top of that list.
  • I not recommend working here. Troubleman (Former Employee) - Savannah, GA - March 13, 2024. What is the best part of working at the company?
  • Jul 5, 2022 ... In this video I'm going to talk a little bit from the heart about some of my experiences and also why it is that not only do I not recommend supplements.
  • Dec 1, 2023 ... Why do I not recommend creating your own AI clone? · Looks like you · Speaks with your voice · Generates its own topics, texts, and articles ...
  • Mar 7, 2013 ... So why do I not recommend it? One size does not fit all. As soon as I hear “set a kitchen timer to 25 minutes”, I know it's not something I ...
  • Jun 23, 2021 ... That being said, why do I not recommend going for the plat? There are two trophies that make this platinum an awful experience and actually ...
  • Apr 24, 2019 ... DS 1 and 3 very near to Hollow Knight by atmosphere. I recommend you to try. Also you can try Salt and Sanctuary. But i not recommend you to ...
  • Jun 6, 2016 ... ... I not recommend the hotel to any one as I know now in Qatar There is a lot of good hotels than this one,. Date of stay: August 2015. Trip type ...
  • Jun 13, 2020 ... ( Not only do I not recommend using fixative ( or hair spray ) on any drawing, spraying this onto your canvas may be adding a substance with ...

Alternatives:

  • I do not recommend
  • I would not recommend
  • I cannot recommend
  • I strongly advise against
  • I suggest avoiding

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