advise

 
Pronunciation: /ədˈvʌɪz/

verb

[reporting verb]
  • offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone: [with object and infinitive]: I advised him to go home [with object]: he advised caution [no object]: we advise against sending cash by post
  • [with object] recommend: sleeping pills are not advised
  • [with object] inform (someone) about a fact or situation in a formal or official way: you will be advised of the requirements [with object and clause]: the lawyer advised the court that his client wished to give evidence

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French aviser, based on Latin ad- 'to' + visere, frequentative of videre 'to see'. The original senses included 'look at' and 'consider', hence 'consult with others'

Spelling help

Unlike most verbs ending in -ise, advise cannot be spelled with an -ize ending.

Do not confuse advise with advice. Advise is a verb meaning 'suggest that someone should do something' ( I advised him to leave), whereas advice is a noun that means 'suggestions about what someone should do' ( your doctor can give you advice on diet).