advise definition - Dictionary

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ad·vise [ əd vz ] (past and past participle ad·vised, present participle ad·vis·ing, 3rd person present singular ad·vis·es)

verb

Definition:

1. transitive and intransitive verb offer advice: to offer a personal opinion to somebody

I won't choose until somebody can advise me.

2. transitive verb recommend something: to give advice to somebody on a subject or course of action

We were advised against staying longer.

3. transitive verb inform somebody: to tell somebody about something

4. intransitive verb U.S. seek advice: to seek advice or information

[14th century. < French aviser< avis "opinion" (see advice)]

Word Usage


	The use of the verb advise to mean "tell somebody about something" is often regarded as jargon and is best avoided in formal usage: Please advise us of [better: let us know] your new address.I will advise them [better: inform them] of the new time of the meeting.

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