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advise

verb
uhd-VYZ/ədˈvaɪz/

Formsadvises, advising, advised

Often confused with advice

8 meanings of advise

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  1. 1
    verbtransitive
    To tell someone what you think they should do.

    Like a friend telling you which road is the better one to take.

    I advise you to read the contract carefully before signing.

    The coach advised the players to rest before the big game.

    Similarcounsel, warn

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  2. 2
    verbtransitive
    To suggest something as a good idea.

    Doctors advise plenty of rest after this kind of surgery.

    She advised an early start to beat the morning traffic.

    Similarrecommend, urge, suggest, counsel

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  3. 3
    verbtransitive
    To officially tell someone about something.

    Please advise me as soon as the package arrives.

    The bank advised its customers of the new monthly fees.

    Similarinform, tell, notify, apprise, acquaint

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  4. 4
    verbformaltransitive
    To give a king, queen, or president the information they asked for.

    Senior ministers advise the king on matters of state.

    Her officials advised the president on the details of the trade deal.

    Similarcounsel, brief

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  5. 5
    verbtransitive
    To give a court's decision after taking time to think a case over.

    Like a contest judge giving the result only after thinking it all over.

    The judges will advise the case once they finish their review.

    The court advised the appeal after several weeks of deliberation.

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  6. 6
    verbintransitive
    To think carefully about something before deciding.

    The leaders met to advise on the new plan together.

    They advised carefully before making their final choice.

    Similardeliberate, confer, consult

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Less common meanings

  1. 7
    verbobsoleteintransitive
    To talk something over with another person before deciding.

    Like asking a trusted friend what they think before you decide.

    Wise leaders advise with their elders before any big change.

    The armies drawing constantly nearer to each other, the king advised with his council, whether he should march against the Britons, or sall upon the count of Gharolois.
    1746, Charles Pinot Duclos, The history of Lewis xi. king of France. TranslHere, advised with means talked things over with, to get their views.
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  2. 8
    verbobsoletetransitive
    To look at or watch something closely.
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Origin

It comes from an Old French word meaning to consider or inform, which goes back to Latin "videō," meaning "to see."