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Definition of advise

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'

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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).

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