Advise
/ədˈvaɪz/
verbBeginnerVery CommonAcademic
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
To offer a recommendation or suggestion about the best course of action to take.
/ədˈvaɪz/
verbneutralBeginner
Academic
give advice or guidance
The teacher advised the students to study harder for the exam.
💡 Simply: To give a recommendation or suggestion.
More Examples
2
The doctor advised her patient to quit smoking to improve his health.
How It's Used
General
"He advised me to invest in real estate."
Business
"The manager advised her staff to work on the project proposal."
From Old French advis-, stem of aviser, from a- (from Latin ad- 'to, toward') + viser 'to look at', from Latin videre 'to see'.
The word has been used since the late 15th century, with the meaning of giving counsel or advice.
Memory tip
Imagine a wise person giving you advice on what to do.
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75%Spoken
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