Advise

/ədˈvaɪz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.

I advise you to start saving for retirement as early as possible.

to inform or notify someone about something.

Please advise me of any changes to the schedule.

to give counsel or guidance on a particular issue.

The lawyer advised him on the legal implications of his decision.

to recommend a specific course of action.

Doctors often advise patients to exercise regularly.

to suggest or propose in an official or formal way.

The committee will advise the government on policy matters.

Middle English 'avise', from Old French 'aviser', meaning 'to consider, to look at'.

to advise against

To recommend not doing something.

advise on

To give guidance regarding a specific topic.

advise of

To inform someone about something important.

advice

An opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action.

advisory

Having the power to advise but not to enforce or decide.

advisedly

In a careful, considered manner.

Give someone a heads-up.

I’ll advise you if I hear any updates.

Drop a tip.

I’ll advise you on the best places to eat around here.