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I recommend to vs I recommend you

Both "I recommend to" and "I recommend you" are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "I recommend to" is followed by a verb, while "I recommend you" is followed by a direct object. Therefore, they are not directly comparable as they serve different grammatical functions.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 2305 views

I recommend to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is followed by a verb.

This phrase is used when recommending an action or course of action. It is followed by a verb in the base form.

Examples:

I recommend to read this book.
She recommends to start early in the morning.
He recommends to take a break every hour.
The doctor recommends to exercise regularly.
They recommend to consult a lawyer before signing the contract.

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Definition of recommend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms ...
Feb 5, 2012 ... Some translations of Acts 27:22 even use the phrase, "I recommend to you to be of good cheer ..." There are over 8,000,000 Google results for ...
Aug 11, 2015 ... So you cannot say I recommend to you to go to Facebook, but you can say I recommend to go to Facebook. A clause can follow recommend if ...
I recommend to fix the window screen. (Incorrect!) I recommend fixing the window screen. (Correct) (Action is recommended, but no person is specified to do it.).

Alternatives:

I recommend reading this book.
She recommends starting early in the morning.
He recommends taking a break every hour.
The doctor recommends exercising regularly.
They recommend consulting a lawyer before signing the contract.

I recommend you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is followed by a direct object.

This phrase is used when recommending a person or group of people. It is followed by a direct object pronoun.

Examples:

I recommend you for the job.
She recommends you to her friends.
He recommends you as a reliable source.
The teacher recommends you for the advanced class.
They recommend you as a candidate for the position.

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I recommend you to see the Palau de la Música Catalan.
Plus, I recommend you check out all the other media from the conference.
I recommend you look into the rental option.
I recommend you accept voluntary deportation.
As ship's counselor, I recommend you get some sleep.
I recommend you keep it so at night.
I recommend you dip your clutch.
Sir, I recommend you retain legal counsel for your son.
You got another option, I recommend you take it.
I recommend you confess'll save us all a lot of trouble.
Sarah, I recommend you rent an apartment nearby.
I recommend you take those horses back.
I recommend you listen to the lady.
I recommend you reconsider your decision.
I recommend you get yourself to one of the safe houses.
I recommend you wear the clothes.
I recommend you do the same.
Ma'am, I recommend you get back in the cab.
I recommend you empty the gun into her close up.
I recommend you give Gavin some extra studio space.

Alternatives:

I recommend him for the job.
She recommends them to her friends.
He recommends her as a reliable source.
The teacher recommends me for the advanced class.
They recommend us as candidates for the position.

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