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 To avoid overcommitment, experts advise starting with committee work or single events. — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 To prevent the palette from looking dated, Wemlinger advises toning down the colors and using them in smaller doses. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 The agency reported no casualties, while advising vessels to navigate the Strait with caution. — Anniek Bao,garrett Downs, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 According to the company, Sophia had been receiving support and, following consultations with medical professionals, was advised to take an extended period of rest and ongoing care. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 30 Aug. 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
  • The voices warning about the risks of artificial intelligence grow louder, more urgent and increasingly credible every day.
    — Henry M. Paulson Jr, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Zelenskyy ominously warned airlines in Russia that the risks could continue.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of warn
Verb
  • Following the mistrial declaration, some legal experts suggested that the prosecution aimed too high in charging Clancy with first-degree murder, noting a lower charge, such as second-degree murder or manslaughter, might have won over the jury.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Eight months after Moreno suggested Ohtani might belong among baseball’s 10 best players, Ohtani collected a second American League MVP award and hit the open market.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • Clinicians can then consult the referenced research, assess its relevance and apply their professional judgment.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Finally, after consulting with parliamentary leaders and the government, King Olav gave his consent.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of consult
Verb
  • This list is informed by The Athletic’s newsroom — including David Ornstein — and their reporting in the last days of the window.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Any business, town or development group needs this data informing their decisions.
    — Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of inform
Verb
  • Multi-State Insights — law enforcement is alerted when suspect vehicles are detected across multiple states.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An employee at the home alerted the director, who notified police on June 25.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of alert
Verb
  • Winner had a choice Johnson lives in Goldston and has taught middle school for about 20 years.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The couple's home is near the former San Francisco Art Institute, where prominent sculptor Ralph Stackpole taught for decades — leading Gittelsohn to believe the piece may have a connection to him or one of his students.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of teach
Verb
  • The renovations were initially recommended by the current executive director and former vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center, Matt Floca.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • If your lawn grass was already quite thin, topdressing with a thin layer of quality topsoil is recommended.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of recommend
Verb
  • Along with the move back to Britain, Meghan’s acting return was a subject the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had reportedly been discussing for some time, according to People.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Yet many Jews then and now objected to the idea that bringing up Israel’s war in Lebanon was appropriate context when discussing a synagogue attack.
    — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of discuss

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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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