Which is correct:
"recommended to try" or "recommended trying"?

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest or advise someone to try something. It is a common construction in English.

Examples:

  • I recommended him to try the new restaurant in town.
  • She recommended me to try the new skincare product.
  • The doctor recommended her to try yoga for stress relief.

Alternatives:

  • suggested trying
  • advised to try
  • encouraged to try
  • urged to try
  • proposed trying

recommended trying

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to suggest or advise someone to try something. It is a common construction in English.

Examples:

  • I recommended trying the new restaurant in town.
  • She recommended trying the new skincare product.
  • The doctor recommended trying yoga for stress relief.

Alternatives:

  • suggested to try
  • advised trying
  • encouraged trying
  • urged trying
  • proposed to try
Both "recommended to try" and "recommended trying" are correct and commonly used in English. They have a similar meaning and can be used interchangeably depending on personal preference or style. The choice between the two phrases may depend on the context or the flow of the sentence.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

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