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   Ad·vise

   /ədˈvīz/

   

   verb

   • 1. offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone: "I advised him to go home" Similar counselgive counselgive counselinggive guidanceguidemake recommendationsoffer suggestionsoffer opinionsgive hintsgive tipsgive pointersdirectgive direction(s)instructgive instructionilluminateeducate
   • ▪ recommend (something): "sleeping pills are not advised" Similar advocatesuggestrecommendcommendurgeadmonishbidencourageenjoinpush forpress forsubscribe toendorsechampionbacksupportspeak forcall forcampaign forargue forpromoteprompt
   • ▪ inform (someone) about a fact or situation in a formal or official way: "you will be advised of the requirements" Similar informnotifygive noticeapprisebriefgive intelligencesend wordkeep postedwarnforewarnacquaint withmake familiar withmake known tolet knowenlighten as togive information aboutkeep up to date withupdate aboutinformal:give the lowdowngive the rundownfill in onclue up aboutclue in onput in the picture aboutput wise aboutkeep up to speed withgen up ongive the gen

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French aviser, based on Latin ad- ‘to’ + visere, frequentative of videre ‘to see’. The original senses included ‘look at’ and ‘consider’, hence ‘consult with others’.

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   What does advise mean?

   • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ad‧vise /ədˈvaɪz/ ●●● S2 W2 verb 1 [ intransitive, transitive] to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something She needed someone to advise her. advise somebody to do something Evans advised him to leave London.

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   What does advice mean?

   • to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following: I advise you to be cautious. to recommend as desirable, wise, prudent, etc.: He advised secrecy for the sake of national security. to give (a person, group, etc.) information or notice (often followed by of ): The investors were advised of the risk.

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   Where did the word 'advise' come from?

   • Her doctor advised her to try a drier climate. Did you know? Advise was borrowed into Middle English in the 14th century as avise (spelling variants with the d found in the Modern English began showing up in the 15th century). The word is derived from the Anglo-French aviser, itself from avis, meaning "opinion."

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   Add to word list. B1. to make a suggestion about what you think someone should do or how they should do something: [ + to do sth ] His doctor advised him to take time off work. They advise the government on environmental matters. The government is advising against travelling in the area.

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   advise definition: 1. to give someone advice: 2. to give someone official information about something: 3. If you…. Learn more.

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   advise. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English ad‧vise /ədˈvaɪz/ S2 W2 verb 1 [ intransitive, transitive] to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something She needed someone to advise her. advise somebody to do something Evans advised him to leave London.

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   Advise definition: to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following. See examples of ADVISE used in a sentence.

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   v.t. to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following: I advise you to be cautious. to recommend as desirable, wise, prudent, etc.: He advised secrecy. to give (a person, group, etc.) information or notice (often fol. by of): The investors were advised of the risk. They advised him that this was their final notice. v.i.

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   : to give (someone) a recommendation about what should be done : to give advice to. Her doctor advised her to try a drier climate. b. : caution, warn. advise them of the consequences. c. : recommend. advise prudence. 2. : to give information or notice to : inform. advise them of their rights. intransitive verb. 1.

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    verb. /ædˈvaɪz/ IPA. Dictionary definition of advise. To offer suggestions, recommendations, or guidance to someone regarding a course of action or a decision. "The doctor will advise the patient to take the medication with food." Detailed meaning of advise.