Collocations for recommendation - noun

firm, strong | clear | unanimous | detailed | specific | broad, general, wide-ranging
The committee put forward broad recommendations for the improvement of safety at sports grounds.

far-reaching | important | central, key, main, major, principal | positive | first, initial | final | further | draft | written | word-of-mouth | medical, official, practical | policy, safety

list, series, set

come up with, make, produce
The council has produced a set of recommendations on ethics in health care.

give, offer, put forward, submit | publish | consider, discuss, review | agree with | disagree with | accept, adopt, approve, endorse
The UN Security Council endorsed the recommendation submitted by the Secretary General.

reject | act on, carry out, follow, implement
The government gave assurances that it would implement the recommendations in full.

enforce | support | oppose | ignore | be in accordance with, be in line with
to develop a plan in line with the recommendations of national policy

base sth on
The design of the breakwater was based on the recommendations of an engineering study.

arise from sth, be based on sth, follow (from) sth, relate to sth
a detailed set of recommendations following a comprehensive examination of the subject

aim at sth
recommendations aimed at achieving a more equitable admissions policy

on/upon sb/sth''s ~
I had the operation on the recommendation of my doctor.

~ about/as to/concerning/on
recommendations on how health and safety standards might be improved

~ by/from
recommendations by the judges

~ for
recommendations for improving the quality of service

~ in respect of
recommendations in respect of bank officials

~ to
the board''s recommendations to the minister

~ with regard/respect to
recommendations with regard to management procedures

glowing, high/highest | personal
It''s best to find a builder through personal recommendation.

give sb/sth | get, receive | come on/with
The new housekeeper came on the highest recommendation. | The chef comes with her recommendation.

need no
Swiss chocolates need no recommendation (= their good reputation is enough to recommend them).

at/on/upon sb''s ~
At the recommendation of a psychiatrist, the accused will remain under observation. | We went to Corfu on your recommendation (= because you recommended it).

a letter of recommendation