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- pronunciation:
 d
vaIz
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
advises, advising, advised |
| definition 1: |
to give advice to; counsel.
His sister advised him against driving through the snowstorm.Can you advise us concerning the financial aid application?I don't know how to find a good dentist here; could you advise me?His friend advised him to wait a while longer before making a decision.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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My doctor advised me not to eat fatty foods.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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The embassy advised them that they should leave the country immediately.[verb + smby + (that) + clause
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She came to me for help, but I could not advise her what to do.[verb + smby + WH/whether + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- advocate, counsel, guide, recommend
- similar words:
- admonish, direct, endorse, enjoin, instruct, prescribe, steer, tutor, urge
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| definition 2: |
to recommend or suggest; counsel.
The doctor advised having some tests done.[verb + gerund
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The lawyer advised that she protect her work with a copyright.[verb + (that) + subjunctive clause
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| definition 3: |
to inform; notify.
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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| definition 4: |
disclose; reveal; impart.
Please advise where to send the money.[verb + WH/whether + infinitive
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The letter advised that our account was now closed.[verb + (that) + clause
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- synonyms:
- disclose, impart, relate, reveal
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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 |
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Word Builder: advise +
- adviser, advisor:
a person who advises.
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