勧める

Meaning

1. v1vt
   to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to encourage; to urge
2. v1vt
   to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
3. v1vt
   to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

Example sentences

• 僕は彼に身を引いて事態が落ち着くのを待つように勧めた。

  I urged him to get away and cool down.

• 弁護士は依頼人に法的手段を取るように勧めた。

  The lawyer recommended that his client take legal action.

• 米国の親の中には、息子を麻薬に近づけないためにフットボールを勧めるものが多い。

  Many American parents encourage their sons to play football to keep them away from drugs.