1. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable (Freq. 25) • Derivationally related forms: recommend • Hypernyms: advice • Hyponyms: referral 2. something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable (Freq. 1) • Syn: testimonial, good word • Derivationally related forms: testimonial (for: testimonial), recommend • Hypernyms: praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment • Hyponyms: character, reference, character reference, puff 3. any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission - her pleasant personality is already a recommendation - his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society • Syn: passport • Hypernyms: characteristic
