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ad·vise
 advise
- pronunciation:
 d
vaIz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
advised, advises, advising |
| definition 1: |
to give advice to; counsel; recommend.
Her friend advised her to wait a while longer before making a decision.The doctor advised having some tests done.His sister advised him against driving through the snowstorm.Can you advise us concerning the financial aid application?The lawyer advised that she protect her work with a copyright.I don't know how to find a good dentist here; could you advise me?- synonyms:
- advocate, counsel, guide, recommend
- similar words:
- admonish, direct, endorse, enjoin, instruct, prescribe, steer, tutor, urge
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| definition 2: |
to inform.
The committee will advise you of their decision within three weeks.- synonyms:
- inform, tell
- similar words:
- disclose, impart, notify, relate, report
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| related words: |
apprise, brief, caution, communicate, enlighten, exhort, fill in, illuminate, insist, oversee, suggest, tell, warn |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to offer advice.
It's a book written to advise more than inform.- synonyms:
- counsel
- similar words:
- caution, educate, teach
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| related words: |
communicate, exhort, inform, warn |
Word Builder: advise +
- adviser, advisor:
a person who advises.
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