How to Use advise in a Sentence

advise

verb
  • The boss asked us to keep him advised about how the project is going.
  • I strongly advise you to sell your old car.
  • My doctor advised me to lose some weight.
  • We advised them to save their money.
  • We were thinking of buying that house, but our lawyer advised against it.
  • I advise selling your old car.
  • He advises patience when dealing with children.
  • She advises the President on foreign affairs.
  • Mia agrees and advises her not to play it safe.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The experts on the line can help advise as to next steps.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
  • Isaac will be working with the city to advise on the process.
    — Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Both men were advised to leave each other alone for the night.
    — Samantha Swindler, OregonLive.com, 12 Feb. 2018
  • Zhang advises you to set work-free zones.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Locke was advised to have spinal fusion surgery.
    — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • They were advised to come in a side door, not the main entrance.
    — Freep.com, 22 Mar. 2020
  • Please advise your readers to watch out for this type of phone call.
    — Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2021
  • If anyone knows of a source for this plant, please advise.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
  • During that time she was advised not to even try flying home.
    — Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Adding new personnel to the mix at such a time could be ill advised.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Signs will be posted to advise hikers that the trails are closed.
    — Pomerado News, 6 July 2018
  • Drivers are advised to be aware and avoid travel in the area.
    — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Murphy does not advise people to touch the worms with their hands.
    — Allen Kim, CNN, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Due to their strength, it is advised to start with half a piece and have one every two hours.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2023
  • Laurel advises him to take the risk and find out.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • If anyone knows of a local source for this plant, please advise.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
  • It is advised for runners not to leave valuables at gear check.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • He has been advised to wait until his trial.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Both trainers advise choosing the time that works best for you.
    — Pam Moore, Washington Post, 10 July 2020
  • Commenters even went so far as to advise this woman to break up with him.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s what the experts advise.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025

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