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Advise Advised I Strongly ədˈvaɪz Caution Advising Tickets

Word advise
WordType (verb)
Phonetic BrE / ədˈvaɪz / NAmE / ədˈvaɪz /
Example
  • i would strongly advise against going out on your own.
  • her mother was away and couldn't advise her.
  • i'd advise extreme caution.
  • ‘get there early,’ she advised (them).
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advise

(verb)BrE / ədˈvaɪz / NAmE / ədˈvaɪz /
  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.
    • 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.
    • I'd advise you not to tell him.
    • 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.
    • We’d recommend you to book your flight early.
    • a recommended price of $50
    • I’d advise you not to tell him.
    • Police are advising fans without tickets to stay away.
    • The group does not advocate the use of violence.
    • The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution.
  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.
    • She advises the government on environmental issues.
    • The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take.
    • Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action.
  3. to officially tell somebody something
    • synonym inform
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/inform
    • Please advise us of any change of address.
    • I will contact you later to advise you when to come.
    • I regret to advise you that the course is now full.

    Extra Examples

    • I strongly advise you not to do this.
    • John would be ill advised to rely on their support.
    • Please keep me advised of new developments in this case.
    • They advised me against sending cash by post.
    • They advised me against visiting the troubled south of the country.
    • We can advise parents about education.
    • We were badly advised by our lawyer.
    • We will be happy to advise on any financial matters.
    • We would always advise caution in the use of this drug.
    • You would be better advised to consult an accountant.
    • Her mother was away and couldn’t advise her.
    • I’d advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August.
    • I’d advise extreme caution.
    • I’d advise you not to tell him.
    • It is strongly advised that you take out some form of medical insurance.
    • Please advise us of any changes in your personal details.
    • Police are advising fans without tickets to stay away.

    Verb Forms

    • present simple I / you / we / they advise
    • he / she / it advises
    • past simple advised
    • past participle advised
    • -ing form advising

    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’.
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