Meaning & Definition of word "Advised"

Advised

/ədˈvaɪzd/

1. to offer suggestions or recommendations to someone regarding a decision or course of action.
- Example: The doctor advised her to take a week off work to recover.
2. to inform someone about something.
- Example: He was advised of the changes to the schedule well in advance.
3. to give someone a warning or counsel.
- Example: She advised him to be cautious with his investments.

From Middle English 'avised', past participle of 'avise', from Old French 'aviser', meaning to consider or to inform.

advise against:

to recommend that someone should not do something.

take someone's advice:

to follow the recommendations given by someone.

I advise you:

a phrase used to offer a suggestion or recommendation.

advice:

guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

advisor:

someone who gives advice, typically in a professional context.

advisable:

recommended or prudent in a particular situation.

Meaning: give a heads up

Example Sentence: I advised him about the changes coming up.

Meaning: give the lowdown

Example Sentence: She advised me on what to expect during the interview.