good word
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2.5
- noun
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recomendación
- Well, maybe I can put in a good word for you.
- put a good word
- say a good word
- spread the good word
Examples
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I figured you'd be able to put in a good word for me, being a prosperous businessman and all," Jamie grinned.
Fiction book (1991) -
I can't promise anything, but I'll put in a good word for you.
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I could drop in a good word for you if you like.
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Maybe you could put in a good word for me.
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And he always had a good word for me.
Fiction book (1990) -
But thanks for putting in a good word for me.
Blog text (2) -
Put in a good word for me, mate.
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I hope you'll put in a good word for us.
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I like that; she's such a sweet girl, always has a good word to say.
Fiction book (1994) -
I'm grateful that you put in a good word for me during the interview.
Synonyms
904
1.3
Words said or written to show you are happy for someone's success
553
2.5
A suggestion about what someone should do or choose
161
3.6
A public statement supporting a person, product, or idea
39
6.8
An official award or letter praising someone for good work
35
4.6
A statement, event, or thing that shows thanks and praise for someone
15
3.3
A very positive written or spoken opinion about something such as a play
6
3.2
Comments that praise or encourage someone's work
4
8.2
An expression of strong praise for someone or something
1
9.9
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly
Praise people give someone in public for something good they did
Polite words that show respect or good wishes to someone
Antonyms
How Complimentary
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly built from 'good' (positive) + 'word' (message/information), so a learner who knows both words can infer 'good word' as positive news or a favourable report. This adjective + noun composition is a regular, cross-linguistically common pattern, making the phrase immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The phrase good word may come from the simple act of saying one short, kind remark about someone to another person. A single word of praise could help someone get a job or other help, so the phrase means 'a statement of praise or recommendation'.