'recommend' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'recommendare,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'commendare' meant 'to commit to the care of.'

'recommendare' transformed into the Old French word 'recomander,' and eventually became the modern English word 'recommend' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to commit to the care of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to suggest as suitable or good.'