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verb (used with object)
1.
to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following: I advise you to be cautious.
2.
to recommend as desirable, wise, prudent, etc.: He advised secrecy.
3.
to give (a person, group, etc.) information or notice (often followed by of): The investors were advised of the risk. They advised him that this was their final notice.
verb (used without object)
4.
to take counsel; consult (usually followed by with): I shall advise with my friends.
5.
to offer counsel; give advice: I shall act as you advise.
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Origin:
1275–1325; late Middle English; replacing Middle English avisen < Anglo-French, Old French aviser, verbal derivative of avis opinion (< a vis; see advice)
1275–1325; late Middle English; replacing Middle English avisen < Anglo-French, Old French aviser, verbal derivative of avis opinion (< a vis; see advice)
Related forms
pre·ad·vise, verb (used with object), -vised, -vis·ing.
re·ad·vise, verb, -vised, -vis·ing.
Synonyms
1. counsel, admonish, caution. 2. suggest. 3. inform, notify, apprise, acquaint. 4. confer, deliberate, discuss, consult.
1. counsel, admonish, caution. 2. suggest. 3. inform, notify, apprise, acquaint. 4. confer, deliberate, discuss, consult.
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Example Sentences
- The authors advise introducing new foods slowly but persistently.
- But some who have used the program advise caution.
- If this information is incorrect please advise.
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Word Origin & History
advise
c.1300, avisen, from O.Fr. aviser, from avis (see advice). The verb preserves the older spelling. Related: Advisory "weather warning" (1931).
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