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to advise

to advise

297 2.7
Tell someone officially about something
  • verb
  • /ədˈvaɪz/
  • Formal
translation icon : notificar
  • The teacher will advise the students on how to prepare for the exam.
  • readers are advised
  • patients are advised
  • students are advised

And they're supposed to advise the US president about any ballistic missiles launched from North Korea or Russia or Iran.

Examples

  • You will be advised when full function is restored.

    Camp Daze (2005)

  • A person would be well advised not to make any sudden moves around them.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • We're uh, we're advised not to do that, Sir.

    Tiny Cinema (2022)

  • We were advised to by a lawyer.

    Bernie (2012)

  • I think you should allow me to advise Butler, however, about your status.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Pregnant women should be advised against travel to malaria risk regions.

    Academic text (2011)

  • "When you receive the fifty thousand at the bank," he advised, "count it before you sign a receipt."

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Frank Carlucci was selected in January 1987 to advise the President on national security matters.

    Academic text (1990)

  • We have only advised him to see an optician and acquire a pair of glasses.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Cyert, an expert in administrative systems, advised me to undertake one or two new projects a year.

    Academic text (1991)

Synonyms

to tell
vsto advise
∞ 1.0

Give someone information

is formal and used in official contexts rather than simply stating facts
to inform
vsto advise
∞ 1.0

To tell someone about a fact or situation

is formal rather than general sharing of facts
to let me know
vsto advise
637 1.8

Tell me when something changes or you have news

is formal notice rather than a personal request for updates
to notify
vsto advise
  • Formal
367 3.1

Tell someone about something, often in an official way

is formal but not necessarily legal or written
to let us know
vsto advise
155 1.0

To tell us something so we can answer

is formal announcement not a casual group request for updates
to apprise
vsto advise
  • Formal
22 7.4

To tell someone about news or a change

is specifically formal in tone rather than general conveying
to give notice
vsto advise
  • Formal
20 3.7

Formally tell someone that you plan to leave a job or move out

is formal but may apply outside professional contexts
to serve notice
vsto advise
  • Formal
5 6.5

To give someone an official written letter telling them about a change or end of an agreement

is formal but can be delivered without an official written communication
to apprize
vsto advise
  • Formal
9.9

To tell someone about something

is more formal and official in communication

How Formal

to advise
  • Formal
297 2.7
to apprise
  • Formal
22 7.4
to notify
  • Formal
367 3.1
to inform
∞ 1.0
to tell
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

advise infinitive
advised past
advised past participle
advising present participle
advises third person singular

Etymology

Advise comes from the Latin parts ad- 'to' and videre 'to see', the same root you find in vision. So to advise someone formally is like 'making something seen' for them, that is, giving them clear information.