advised
word · lemma: advise
/ædˈvaɪzd/
ad-VYZD
/ɐdvˈaɪzd/
ad-VYZD
Definition
Told someone what they should do, suggested a course of action, or gave advice in the past.
Usage & Nuances
'Advised' is the past tense of 'advise', often used formally. Common collocations: 'advised to do', 'strongly advised', 'doctor advised'. Sometimes confused with 'inform', but 'advise' focuses on suggestions or recommendations, not just facts.
Spanish: aconsejó - recomendó - avisóPortuguese (BR): aconselhou - recomendou - avisouPortuguese (PT): aconselhou - recomendou - avisouChinese (Simplified): 建议了 - 通知了Chinese (Traditional): 建議了 - 通知了Hindi: सलाह दी - सुझाव दियाArabic: نصح - أوصىBengali: পরামর্শ দিয়েছিলেন - উপদেশ দিয়েছিলেনRussian: посоветовал - рекомендовала - посоветовалиJapanese: 勧めた - アドバイスしたVietnamese: đã khuyên - đã tư vấnKorean: 조언했다 - 충고했다Turkish: tavsiye etti - önerdiUrdu: مشورہ دیاIndonesian: menasihati - menyarankan
Example Sentences
The teacher advised me to study harder.
basic
She advised him not to go out in the rain.
basic
My friend advised me to take this job.
basic
The doctor advised resting for a few days after surgery.
natural
He advised against making any quick decisions.
natural
We were advised to bring warm clothes for the trip.
natural