0
Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Mindy suggested a restaurant for us to eat at.

Mindy suggested a restaurant for us to eat at.

Mindy recommended a restaurant for us to eat at.

Do both of the above versions convey the same idea? Thanks.
  

Top answer

Hi, Mindy suggested a restaurant for us to eat at. Mindy recommended a restaurant for us to eat at. Do both of the above versions convey the same idea?

— Clive

  • Hi, Mindy suggested a restaurant for us to eat at.
  • Mindy recommended a restaurant for us to eat at.
  • Do both of the above versions convey the same idea?
  • No.
  • 'Recommend' conveys a stronger sense of approval.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

4 Answers
0
Hi,

Mindy suggested a restaurant for us to eat at.

Mindy recommended a restaurant for us to eat at.

Do both of the above versions convey the same idea? No. 'Recommend' conveys a stronger sense of approval.

Clive
0
0
CliveHi,

Mindy suggested a restaurant for us to eat at.

Mindy recommended a restaurant for us to eat at.

Do both of the above versions convey the same idea? No. 'Recommend' conveys a stronger sense of approval.

Clive

0
0
Grammatically, they are fine, yes.

(And I completely agree with Clive that if you recommend something, you feel it is a better choice than simply suggesting something.)
0

Related Questions