advises

verb

present tense third-person singular of advise
1
as in warns
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 suggests
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 consults
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 informs
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 alerts
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 advises Inside, Kaylee is eager to prove herself by really learning laundry and nailing it; Fraser advises her to come up with a system and stick to it. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 This summer, Kennedy’s health department appointed doctors with financial stakes in the peptide industry to a panel that advises the FDA. — CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Ascunce advises anyone seeking treatment to thoroughly research a provider's credentials and experience before moving forward. — Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 Strengthening military capabilities through quantum computing The US Department of War announced the initiative through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, which advises the Pentagon on emerging technologies. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, Catlin advises workers to focus on developing skills like problem-solving, interpersonal communication, collaboration, critical thinking, curiosity and willingness to learn. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 For other companies seeking to improve socio-economic mobility, Ellis advises collecting data and improving awareness first before introducing new schemes. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The most revealing moment at the Monaco Yacht Show may be the one in which someone advises a prospective client to walk away. — Christoph Lymbersky, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 If a strange new scent appears or concern lingers, Harvard Health advises talking to a doctor. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
  1. warns
  2. suggests
  3. consults
  4. informs
  5. alerts
  6. teaches
  7. recommends
  8. discusses
Verb
  • At the first all-crew meeting, Kerry warns everyone to stay vigilant.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That list, the company warns, poses a risk for its ability to get adequate and affordable insurance.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of warns
Verb
  • With stimulus checks gone and student loan payments back, Maggiulli suggests the drop may partly be a return to normal.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Data from 2024-2025 suggests that the industry is scaling, with organic cotton initiatives bringing in around 2,062 farmers on approximately 4,600 hectares of farmland, with projections reaching 7,400 hectares by 2025-2026.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • In a Silence of the Lambs nod, Vision consults Ultron for insight into Paladin’s predator mind-set but quickly realizes Ultron leaked his location, enabling the attack.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Once a concept is approved, the team consults its roster of dancers to find someone who can embody the character and complement the choreographer’s vision.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of consults
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  • In addition to scaring the bejesus out of Hamlet and demanding blood, the ghost informs the audience exactly how the murder occurred.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The facility lacks a verifiable method that informs food employees of their responsibility to report their health status in regards to illnesses that can spread through food.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of informs
Verb
  • Tally alerts employees to any misplaced or out-of-stock items.
    — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • However, monitoring usually alerts you after activity occurs.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of alerts
Verb
  • Independent retail teaches you to forecast off real reorders instead of hopeful projections, and to line up production with what is actually moving.
    — Joel Goldstein, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As Stephen Sondheim teaches us, (forgettable) content dictates (forgettable) form.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of teaches
Verb
  • If someone is building a home gym from scratch, the fitness pro recommends starting with a few affordable pieces and adding equipment over time.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The agent recommends, and a person approves anything that touches money or the customer.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommends
Verb
  • Here, the trio discusses ThreeAsFour’s latest developments and how the past, present and future continue to inspire their vision.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Kudiabor discusses the hit show’s popularity, the challenges of maintaining momentum and an ensemble cast that boasts some of Germany’s top acting talent.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of discusses

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“Advises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advises. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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