“Suggest” vs. “Recommend”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 19, 2023
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The difference between “suggest” and “recommend”
- "Suggest" can be more informal and mild compared to "recommend."
- "Suggest" implies a less strong opinion compared to "recommend."
- "Recommend" often comes with a higher level of expectation of the outcome from someone or something compared to "suggest."
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What is the definition of “suggest” and “recommend”?
Suggest
- To put forward an idea or proposal for consideration.
- Giving a suggestion means offering an idea or plan for someone's deliberation or adoption.
- It is a mild and polite way of conveying a proposal or proposal.
Recommend
- To put forward someone or something.
- Giving a recommendation implies offering counsel or advice about a course of action to an individual or group of people.
- It is a stronger term than "suggest," and it implies that the person making the recommendation is proposing the best option.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Recommend” is the more popular variant on the web.
Suggest
1,570,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I suggest that you take the scenic route to the beach.
- Can you suggest a good book for me to read over the weekend?
- She suggested we hold the meeting outside in the park.
More popular
Recommend
1,860,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- I recommend that you try the seafood pasta at that Italian restaurant.
- The doctor recommended that I get at least eight hours of sleep every night.
- My friend recommended that I start learning a new language using a language app.
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