advise

verb

əd-ˈvīz How to pronounce advise (audio)
Definition of advisenext
1
as in to warn
to give advice to a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades

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2
as in to suggest
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action she advised calling ahead for a reservation at the new restaurant

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3
as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem the doctor advised with his partner before recommending the patient's treatment

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4
as in to inform
to give information to advised her as to the best way to get to the art museum by public transportation

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5
as in to alert
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk advised us not to invest our money in what looked like a pyramid scheme

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Recent Examples of advise Authorities advised the hikers to continue descending the mountain to maintain their body heat. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 With department stores in turmoil, Kuryshchuk advised emerging designers to reconsider wholesale, favoring partnerships with larger companies. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 Littley likewise advises following the package or recipe directions for the specific rice. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 On other occasions, the suit acknowledges, ChatGPT urged Rosenthal to follow his doctor's orders, while also continuing to advise on what drugs to take. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for advise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
  1. warn
  2. suggest
  3. consult
  4. inform
  5. alert
  6. teach
  7. recommend
  8. discuss
Verb
  • As the new technology pervades the campaign trail ahead of a crucial midterm election, Ridout warned the consequences of AI ads go beyond just individual elections and have the potential to shape the very psychology of elections more broadly.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Robinson warned in an interview this month with an LGBT magazine that the Human Rights Campaign would not take such compromises lying down.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of warn
Verb
  • Data from the Israel Defense Forces as of May 2025 suggested a Palestinian civilian death rate of 83%.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • O’Rourke and double bassist Johan Berthling shape a steady drone, while Ishibashi’s piano runs suggest time-lapse footage of ice crystals forming, ordinary little bits cohering into objects of wonder.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • Readers with persistent scalp issues should still consult a dermatologist before adopting any new routine.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Turkey says it should be consulted before seabed surveys proceed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of consult
Verb
  • The report stated the test was not aimed at any country or specific target, and that relevant governments were informed ahead of time.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The mass sampling and real-time information gathering on prediction markets can extend their utility to informing business decisions, according to Zitzewitz.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of inform
Verb
  • They were soon surrounded by a crowd of about 1,000 bewildered villagers, who alerted forest officials patrolling nearby.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The vessel alerted authorities, and a Greek Coast Guard crew arrived to toss her ropes and pull her to safety.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of alert
Verb
  • The company identifies Time-to-Skill—the time required to teach a robot a task and achieve reliable execution—as a key measure of progress.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Formerly, Christians were taught that greed--that is, the immoderate pursuit and love of money--was a sin.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of teach
Verb
  • The committee of inquiry will ultimately recommend whether there is cause to fire Cook, a White House memo last week said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • However, Mokari does recommend making some additions for a more balanced diet.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommend
Verb
  • The American Academy of Peptide Medicine is slated to meet with the Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday to discuss the pending regulation.
    — David Lim, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Fernandes recently met with Malaysian government officials to discuss funding support for the airline, Reuters reported last week citing unnamed sources.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of discuss

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