highly recommend
Strongly suggest
Use it to give a 'five-star' verbal review for something you truly enjoyed.
En 15 segundos
- A strong way to say you love something.
- Works for food, movies, books, and professional services.
- Shows high confidence and personal approval.
Significado
When you use this phrase, you aren't just giving a suggestion. You are telling someone that something is so good they absolutely must try it.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6At a local cafe
I highly recommend the iced latte here; it's the best in town.
I highly recommend the iced latte here; it's the best in town.
A business meeting
I highly recommend Sarah for the project lead role.
I highly recommend Sarah for the project lead role.
Texting a friend about a movie
Just finished the new Marvel movie. Highly recommend!
Just finished the new Marvel movie. Highly recommend!
Contexto cultural
The phrase has exploded in popularity with the rise of the 'influencer' and review culture. It acts as social currency; sharing a good recommendation makes you a valuable member of your social circle. In the UK and US, it's a polite way to influence someone's choice without being pushy.
The 'I' is Optional
In casual speech or online reviews, you can just say `Highly recommend!` without the `I`. It sounds punchy and modern.
Don't say 'Highly Suggest'
While people will understand you, `highly suggest` is much less common than `highly recommend`. Stick to the standard pair!
En 15 segundos
- A strong way to say you love something.
- Works for food, movies, books, and professional services.
- Shows high confidence and personal approval.
What It Means
Highly recommend is a powerhouse collocation. It combines the adverb highly with the verb recommend. It means you have a very strong positive opinion. You think the other person will love the experience. It is much stronger than just saying I like it. It carries your personal seal of approval. It is like giving a five-star review in a conversation.
How To Use It
This phrase is incredibly flexible. You can use it with people, places, or things. Usually, you follow it with a noun or a gerund (an -ing word). For example, I highly recommend the pasta. Or, I highly recommend visiting London. You can also put it at the end of a sentence. It was a great movie, I highly recommend it. It sounds natural and confident. Just don't use it for things you only 'sort of' liked. Save it for the best stuff!
When To Use It
Use it when you feel genuine enthusiasm. It works perfectly at a restaurant when a friend can't decide. It is great in a business meeting for a software tool. Use it when writing a LinkedIn testimonial for a colleague. It is the 'go-to' phrase for travel tips. If you found a life-changing pair of socks, tell your family! It shows you are helpful and knowledgeable. It builds trust because you are sharing a 'win'.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid this phrase for serious medical or legal advice. In those cases, use strongly advise. Don't use it for things that are just 'okay'. If the coffee was mediocre, don't say you highly recommend it. That might hurt your reputation for good taste! Also, avoid overusing it in a single conversation. If you highly recommend everything on the menu, the phrase loses its power. It starts to sound like a fake sales pitch.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we love sharing 'finds'. We live in a world of online reviews and ratings. This phrase is the spoken version of a 5-star Yelp review. It reflects a culture that values personal testimony. People often prefer a friend's recommendation over an advertisement. It is a way of being social and helpful. It shows you want your friends to have the same great experience you had.
Common Variations
If you want to change it up, try these. Strongly recommend is almost the same but feels a bit heavier. Can't recommend it enough is even more enthusiastic. It means your love for the thing is infinite! For a more casual vibe, try You’ve got to try.... In a professional setting, you might say I’d suggest... if you want to be softer. But highly recommend remains the gold standard for clear, positive feedback.
Notas de uso
The phrase is a 'neutral' powerhouse—safe for work, friends, and writing. Remember to use a noun or a gerund (-ing) immediately after the phrase.
The 'I' is Optional
In casual speech or online reviews, you can just say `Highly recommend!` without the `I`. It sounds punchy and modern.
Don't say 'Highly Suggest'
While people will understand you, `highly suggest` is much less common than `highly recommend`. Stick to the standard pair!
The Sarcastic Twist
Sometimes native speakers use this sarcastically for bad experiences, like: `I highly recommend getting stuck in rain without an umbrella. So fun!`
Ejemplos
6I highly recommend the iced latte here; it's the best in town.
I highly recommend the iced latte here; it's the best in town.
A classic way to share a favorite food or drink.
I highly recommend Sarah for the project lead role.
I highly recommend Sarah for the project lead role.
Professional endorsement of a person's skills.
Just finished the new Marvel movie. Highly recommend!
Just finished the new Marvel movie. Highly recommend!
The subject 'I' is often dropped in casual texts.
I highly recommend not wearing white pants to a spaghetti dinner.
I highly recommend not wearing white pants to a spaghetti dinner.
Using the phrase for funny, practical life advice.
The spa was incredible; I highly recommend the mud bath.
The spa was incredible; I highly recommend the mud bath.
Sharing a personal experience of luxury or comfort.
I highly recommend talking to a therapist; it really helped me.
I highly recommend talking to a therapist; it really helped me.
Sharing something that was personally meaningful or helpful.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the best word to complete the phrase for a strong suggestion.
I ___ recommend checking out the new art gallery downtown.
`Highly` is the specific adverb that pairs with `recommend` to create this common collocation.
Complete the sentence to show you really liked a book.
It was a page-turner! I highly recommend ___ it.
After `recommend`, we often use the -ing form (gerund) of the verb.
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Formality of 'Highly Recommend'
Texting friends or family
Highly recommend this pizza!
Standard daily conversation
I highly recommend that book.
Professional emails or reviews
I highly recommend this candidate.
Where to use 'Highly Recommend'
Restaurant
The steak is amazing.
Job Reference
They are a great worker.
Travel
You must see this beach.
Entertainment
Watch this show tonight.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt means you think something is excellent and you want someone else to try it. It is a very strong positive suggestion.
It is neutral! You can use it with your boss in an email or with your best friend at a bar.
Yes! You can say I highly recommend Dr. Smith or I highly recommend this plumber.
Adding highly makes it much stronger. Recommend is a 3-star rating, but highly recommend is 5 stars.
No, that is a common mistake. In English, we use highly or strongly, but never very with the verb recommend.
No. You recommend [something] or recommend [doing something]. For example: I highly recommend the cake, not I highly recommend to the cake.
Yes, they are almost identical. Strongly can feel a bit more serious or urgent, while highly is very common for products and services.
Usually no. If you want to say something is bad, you would say I wouldn't recommend it.
You can just write Highly recommend! after a photo of your dinner or a cool place you visited.
It's better to have someone else highly recommend you. If you are recommending a method or tool you used, then yes, it's fine!
Frases relacionadas
Can't recommend it enough
You love it so much you don't have enough words to praise it.
Strongly suggest
A firm piece of advice, often used for more serious matters.
A must-see / A must-try
A noun phrase for something that is essential to experience.
Vouch for
To say that you know from experience that something or someone is good.
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