How do you use the word "advisor" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "advisor" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "advisor": The company engaged him as an advisor. Could you remind me to call my academic advisor at 9:00 p.m. tomorrow?

Advisor Meaning

/ædˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounOne who offers advice.

nounA xiangqi piece that is moved one point diagonally and confined within the palace.

Sentence Examples

The company engaged him as an advisor.

Could you remind me to call my academic advisor at 9:00 p.m. tomorrow?

The student is optimistic, but his advisor is a pessimist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

adviser consultant

Antonyms:

None

CEFR Practice Quiz

She works as a financial ____ helping clients manage their investments.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The student met with her academic ____ to discuss her course schedule.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Latin ad Old French a Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-éh₁ti Proto-Indo-European *-yeti Proto-Indo-European *-éh₁yeti Proto-Indo-European *widéh₁yeti Proto-Italic *widēō Latin videō Latin vīsus Old French vis Old French avis Old French aviserbor. Middle English avisen ▲ Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-(h₁)seti Proto-Indo-European *wéydseti Proto-Italic *weidsō Latin visō Late Latin advisōder. English advise Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English advisor From advise + -or.

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