advise

[ədˈvaɪz]

advise Definition

• 1. to offer suggestions or recommendations to someone about what they should do
• 2. to give information to someone

Using advise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "advise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I advise you to take a break and relax.

• Example

  The doctor advised him to quit smoking.

• Example

  She advised me of the changes to the schedule.

• Example

  He advised against investing in that company.

advise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for advise

• counsel
• recommend
• suggest
• propose

Antonyms for advise

• mislead
• deceive
• confuse

Phrases with advise

• take someone's advice

  to follow or act on someone's recommendation or suggestion

  Example

  I took my friend's advice and applied for the job.

• seek advice

  to ask for recommendations or suggestions from someone

  Example

  I'm seeking advice from a financial advisor about my investments.

• advice and consent

  a legal term referring to the power of a government body to approve or reject important appointments made by the executive branch

  Example

  The Senate has the power of advice and consent over presidential nominations for federal judges.

Origins of advise

from Old French 'aviser', meaning 'to see, notice, know'

📌

Summary: advise in Brief

'Advise' [ədˈvaɪz] means to offer suggestions or recommendations to someone, or to give information. It can be used in formal contexts, such as 'The doctor advised him to quit smoking,' or informally, such as 'I'll advise you to take a break and relax.' Phrases like 'take someone's advice' and 'seek advice' are common, and 'advice and consent' is a legal term referring to the power of a government body to approve or reject important appointments made by the executive branch.