recommend somebody vs recommend to somebody

Both 'recommend somebody' and 'recommend to somebody' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Recommend somebody' is used when the person being recommended is the object of the recommendation, while 'recommend to somebody' is used when indicating the recipient of the recommendation.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

recommend somebody

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the person being recommended is the object of the recommendation. For example, 'I recommend John for the job.'

Examples:

I recommend John for the job.
She recommended her friend for the scholarship.
The teacher recommended Tom for the leadership position.
He recommended Mary for the promotion.
They recommended the new restaurant for a family dinner.

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I can absolutely recommend somebody, if I could find a pen.
If you want a new sponsor, I could recommend somebody.
And if you would like to discuss your issues with a professional, I'd be happy to recommend somebody.
Maybe Derek won't do it, but he recommends somebody that will.
Either way, I'd be happy to recommend the name of somebody she can see.

Alternatives:

suggest somebody
advise somebody
endorse somebody
put forward somebody
propose somebody

recommend to somebody

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when indicating the recipient of the recommendation. For example, 'I recommend this book to you.'

Examples:

I recommend this book to you.
She recommended that restaurant to her colleagues.
The doctor recommended the new treatment to his patients.
He recommended the movie to his friends.
They recommended the travel destination to their clients.

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And if you would like to discuss your issues with a professional, I'd be happy to recommend somebody.
I can absolutely recommend somebody, if I could find a pen.
Maybe Derek won't do it, but he recommends somebody that will.
If you want a new sponsor, I could recommend somebody.
Either way, I'd be happy to recommend the name of somebody she can see.
The Rapporteur recommends to adopt the draft amending budget unamended.
Especially to somebody I really like.
Like I did something bad to somebody.
Evidence led to somebody In this building.
I talked to somebody named Armando.
Maybe stuck to somebody's shoe.
Something awful to somebody I really loved.
The delegation therefore recommends to Parliament meeting in plenary that it accept the text at third reading.
Your rapporteur therefore recommends to amend the legal basis of the Commission proposal accordingly.
You shall engage Culper or recommend to me a new head of intelligence.
Elements of Style's 17th instruction recommends to omit... needless words.
I will recommend to the Court that we move to the summer residence.
So that's what I recommend to you.
It's the restaurant we recommend to our guests.
A pursuit I highly recommend to you.

Alternatives:

suggest to somebody
advise to somebody
endorse to somebody
propose to somebody
put forward to somebody

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recommend somebody vs recommend to somebody