I recommend you to vs I recommend that you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I recommend you to' is commonly used when followed by a verb, while 'I recommend that you' is used when introducing a clause or a suggestion. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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I recommend you to

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

This phrase is used when you want to suggest an action to someone, followed by a verb. It is a common way to express recommendations.

Examples:

I recommend you to try the new restaurant in town.
I recommend you to read this book.
I recommend you to watch that movie.
I recommend you to visit the museum.
I recommend you to study for the exam.

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Anyway, I recommend you to read the "Symposium"
Please can I recommend you to just watch those movies from an other angle?
We have no way of bringing such a situation about, and it is for this reason that I believe, in the final analysis, that the proposal before us, which I recommend you to adopt, is clearly the best achievable.
Stop this, I recommend you to stop this
And while you're at it, I recommend you upgrade to copper plumbing.
Then I recommend you getting unused to being in charge.
I recommend you get yourself to one of the safe houses.
I can recommend you to someone, if you like.
I recommend you answer their questions To the best of your recollection.
Might I recommend you use it to provide answers?
I recommend you limit yourselves to carrying out your orders.
I strongly recommend you to reject his tender by voting for management's restructuring of the stock.
Perhaps I could recommend you to them?
If you really want to learn, I can recommend you to someone.
So that's what I recommend to you.
I won't recommend you to wander on the roads, because you'll die.
I can only recommend you to follow the same principle in respect of the Hungarian media law, which has been in force for weeks now.
And I can refuse to recommend you be taken off probation.
The hospital needs a new Residency Director and I've decided to recommend you.
It means I was right to recommend you.

Alternatives:

I suggest you try the new restaurant in town.
I advise you to read this book.
I urge you to watch that movie.
I encourage you to visit the museum.
I propose you study for the exam.

I recommend that you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when introducing a clause or a suggestion.

This phrase is used when you want to introduce a suggestion or a clause to someone. It is a common way to express recommendations.

Examples:

I recommend that you try the new restaurant in town.
I recommend that you read this book.
I recommend that you watch that movie.
I recommend that you visit the museum.
I recommend that you study for the exam.

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I recommend that you dispatch a courier to Switzerland and deposit this money in a secret account.
I recommend that you speak to my colleague, Dr Nowinski. He said he'll treat you.
I recommend that you withdraw, immediately.
I recommend that you are here early, packed and ready to go.
So I recommend that you help us get John Mayer on bail.
I recommend that you take every opportunity you can get.
As Stine's therapist I recommend that you discuss this with her.
I recommend that you enjoy being up on that stage.
I recommend that you consider taking a plea deal.
I recommend that you all study it closely.
I recommend that you give this proposal for your attention and your support.
I recommend that you take advice given in the Manhattan Declaration.
May I recommend that you do not speak while eating?
I recommend that you lose the shocked look and try for something a little more dignified.
As your attorney, I... I recommend that you consider taking a plea deal.
...and I recommend that you do, you will get the job.
Ladies and gentlemen, I recommend that you do not approve the three reports dealing with the reform of the sugar regime.
Mr Kohlíček, may I recommend that you read my statement through again.
I recommend that you again take to heart the moving appeal given by Bishop Tutu, for I consider him to be above suspicion.
In this respect, I recommend that you read the paper of Professor Jean-Paul Fitoussi for the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Alternatives:

I suggest that you try the new restaurant in town.
I advise that you read this book.
I urge that you watch that movie.
I encourage that you visit the museum.
I propose that you study for the exam.

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I recommend you to vs I recommend that you