This is the 16336th most frequent Russian word.
рекомендовал
Recommended.
In this sentence, 'рекомендовал' is used to indicate the offering of advice or suggestion based on one's opinion or experience.
Я рекомендовал ему прочитать эту книгу.
I recommended that he read this book.
Here, 'рекомендовал' expresses suggesting a location or service based on a positive assessment.
Друг рекомендовал мне отличный ресторан в центре города.
A friend recommended to me an excellent restaurant in the city center.
This usage of 'рекомендовал' conveys professional advice based on expertise.