advise
word
/ædˈvaɪz/
ad-VYZ
/ɐdvˈaɪz/
ad-VYZ
Definition
To tell someone what you think they should do, or to give expert information and recommendations about a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by an object + 'to' infinitive: 'I advised him to wait.' More formal than 'suggest' in many contexts, and common in professional, medical, legal, and financial language. Don't confuse it with the noun 'advice'—'advise' is the verb.
Spanish: aconsejar - asesorarPortuguese (BR): aconselhar - orientarPortuguese (PT): aconselhar - aconselhar profissionalmenteChinese (Simplified): 建议 - 劝告Chinese (Traditional): 建議 - 勸告Hindi: सलाह देना - परामर्श देनाArabic: ينصح - يقدّم المشورةBengali: পরামর্শ দেওয়া - উপদেশ দেওয়াRussian: советовать - рекомендоватьJapanese: 助言する - 忠告するVietnamese: khuyên - tư vấnKorean: 조언하다 - 충고하다Turkish: tavsiye etmek - önermek (profesyonel)Urdu: مشورہ دینا - نصیحت کرناIndonesian: menasihati - memberi saran
Example Sentences
The doctor advised me to rest for a few days.
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I advise you to save your money.
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She advises small businesses on taxes.
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If you want my honest opinion, I'd advise waiting until next week.
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Our lawyer advised us not to sign anything yet.
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I'd strongly advise against sending that email while you're angry.
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