Advise

/ədˈvaɪz/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.
2. (transitive) To recommend; to offer as advice.
3. (transitive) To formally give information or notice to; to inform or counsel. [with of ‘what is communicated’]
4. (intransitive) To consider, to deliberate. [with of]
5. (obsolete, transitive) To look at, watch; to see.
6. (obsolete, intransitive) To consult (with). [with with]
7. (Scots law) To deliver judgment after a case has been reserved for further consideration.
8. (transitive, formal) To provide information to a sovereign or head of state which they have previously asked for.

Example Sentences

The dentist advised me to brush three times a day.

The lawyer advised me to drop the case, since there was no chance of winning.

Of those current smokers who had seen a physician within the last year, 35.7% of the males and 27.6% of the females reported never having been advised to stop smoking by their physician.

The dentist advised brushing three times a day.

We were advised of the risk.

Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense.

[…] Samson is reported to the King accordingly. His Majesty, advising of it for a moment, orders that Samson be brought in with the other Twelve.

when that villain he auiz'd, which late / Affrighted had the fairest Florimell, / Full of fiers fury, and indignant hate, / To him he turned […]

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Word Forms

• advises
• advising
• advised
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• glossary
• advise
• advisest
• advisedst
• adviseth
• -
• advize
• avise
• avize

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