# advised

Pronunciation: say "uhd-VYZD" /ədˈvaɪzd/

## Adjective

1. Informed about a matter, or made aware of it.
   - Simple: Told about something so that you know what is happening.
   - _All staff should be advised of the new security procedures by Friday._
   - _She kept the board fully advised throughout the negotiations._
2. Carefully considered and arrived at through deliberation rather than haste.
   - Simple: Thought about carefully before being chosen or done.
   - _The committee's advised decision reflected months of debate and review._
   - _She took an advised approach, weighing every option before committing._

## Verb

3. Simple past and past participle of advise. — simple past and past participle of advise
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of advise. Use this form when the advice was already given.
   - _Her lawyer advised caution before she signed the contract._
   - _The committee advised against raising the membership fees._

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