advise

CEFRB1

/ədˈvaɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To tell someone what you think they should do.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To formally give information or notice to; to inform or counsel.

Examples

  • I advise you to be careful in making notes for the lecture.

  • I would strongly advise against going out on your own.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To recommend; to offer as advice.

  2. To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

  3. To consider, to deliberate.

More examples

In context

  • I advise you to stop smoking.

  • The dentist advised brushing three times a day.

  • The dentist advised me to brush three times a day.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English avisen (“to perceive, consider, inform”), from Old French aviser, from avis, or from Late Latin advisō, from ad + visō. See also advice.