Advise Advised I ədˈvaɪz Strongly Advising Travel Verb

• i would strongly advise against going out on your own.
• they advised me against visiting the troubled south of the country.
• the foreign office is advising britons against all non-essential travel to the region.
• they advised against the use of military force.

advise

Verb Forms

1. to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation
• SEE ALSO ill-advised
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ill-advised
• I would strongly advise against going out on your own.
• They advised me against visiting the troubled south of the country.
• The Foreign Office is advising Britons against all non-essential travel to the region.
• They advised against the use of military force.
• Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.
• I'd advise extreme caution.
• ‘Get there early,’ she advised (them).
• Police are advising people to stay at home.
• Doctors advised the patient to have surgery.
• I'd advise you not to tell him.
• Solicitors advised their clients to contact their local councillors.
• They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times.
• They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times.
• It is strongly advised that you take out insurance.
• I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August.

Extra Examples

• We would always advise caution in the use of this drug.
• I strongly advise you not to do this.
• John would be ill advised to rely on their support.
• You would be better advised to consult an accountant.
2. to give somebody help and information on a subject that you know a lot about
• We employ an expert to advise on new technology.
• The nurse will advise about getting out of bed, bathing, and diet.
• She advises the government on environmental issues.
• They can advise customers about safely using and storing pesticides.
• The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take.
• Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action.

Extra Examples

• We will be happy to advise on any financial matters.
• We were badly advised by our lawyer.
• We can advise parents about education.
3. to officially tell somebody something
• SYNONYM inform
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/inform
• Please advise us of any change of address.
• to advise somebody of their rights/the situation
• You will be advised of the outcome of your application.
• Please keep me advised of new developments in this case.
• I will contact you later to advise you when to come.
• I regret to advise you that the course is now full.

Word Origin

• Middle English: from Old French aviser, based on Latin ad- ‘to’ + visere, frequentative of videre ‘to see’. The original senses included ‘look at’ and ‘consider’, hence ‘consult with others’.