highly recommended
/ˈhaɪli ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/
Meaning
This phrase is a strong collocation used to say that something or someone is very good and should be chosen, used, or hired. It carries a sense of trust and high quality, often based on personal experience or expert opinion.
Examples
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This project management software is highly recommended for remote teams.
This project management software is highly recommended for remote teams.
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She comes highly recommended by her previous employer.
She comes highly recommended by her previous employer.
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Attending the annual industry conference is highly recommended for networking.
Attending the annual industry conference is highly recommended for networking.
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Our consultant is a highly recommended expert in tax compliance.
Our consultant is a highly recommended expert in tax compliance.
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I bought this book because it was highly recommended by my mentor.
I bought this book because it was highly recommended by my mentor.
Common Mistakes
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✗ This software is very recommended.
✓ This software is highly recommended.
We do not use 'very' directly with 'recommended' in standard English. Instead, use the adverb 'highly' or 'strongly'.
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✗ He is a high recommended professional.
✓ He is a highly recommended professional.
You must use the adverb 'highly' to modify the participle adjective 'recommended', not the adjective 'high'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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This online course is ___ for anyone wanting to learn SQL quickly.
💡 strongly suggested by others
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highly recommended
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The new marketing agency comes ___ by our partners.
💡 has excellent references
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highly recommended