advise

verb

əd-ˈvīz How to pronounce advise (audio)
Definition of advisenext
1
as in to warn
to give advice to a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades

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2
as in to suggest
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action she advised calling ahead for a reservation at the new restaurant

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3
as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem the doctor advised with his partner before recommending the patient's treatment

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4
as in to inform
to give information to advised her as to the best way to get to the art museum by public transportation

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5
as in to alert
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk advised us not to invest our money in what looked like a pyramid scheme

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Recent Examples of advise Volatility versus the stock’s weighting in the index Amid so many contrary forces, analysts and investors are anticipating a high degree of volatility and advising caution as hedging activity around the stock simmers. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Enterprises are advised to carefully evaluate these solutions based on ownership, cost, and enforcement, as the industry seeks to standardize this critical layer for AI agent deployment. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026 To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 The Climate Change Committee, an independent official group advising Britain's government, said in a May report that by 2050, at around 2 C of global warming, heat waves could regularly exceed 40 C (104 F) in southern England. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for advise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advise
  1. warn
  2. suggest
  3. consult
  4. inform
  5. alert
  6. teach
  7. recommend
  8. discuss
Verb
  • The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Avila's family sued Tesla last week, alleging her death resulted from the company's gross negligence and failure to warn consumers that its self-driving systems were defective.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of warn
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  • Bryan West The couple's nuptials reportedly will be a multi-day event; The New York Times suggested a smaller gathering of about 100 people will take place July 2, with a much bigger celebration on July 3.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of suggest
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  • South Florida has the survivors to consult before that option is gone.
    — Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • For Nanea, a Hawaiian girl in the 1940s, the company consulted a Pearl Harbor witness.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of consult
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  • Emergency responders arrived on the scene and were informed that the victim had been pulled by the current flowing through Sebonac Creek into the Great Peconic Bay, the statement said.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The company also informed members about 2026 premium changes through phone calls, text messages, regular mail, or email, Baiocchi said.
    — Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026
Definition of inform
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  • According to the Lauderhill Police Department, someone alerted officers that a man had attempted to attack him while he was armed with a knife.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • James alerted the Lakers with enough forewarning before free agency officially begins on Tuesday evening about his future plans.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of alert
Verb
  • The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.
    — Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Lyons taught in the island elementary school for more than 20 years, until there were no more students to teach.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of teach
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  • As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of recommend
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  • In other news, NATO leaders are meeting this week and officials are expected to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • While discussing the vows with her cohosts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, Roberts added that Swift and Kelce's neighbors and high school friends were also among the attendees.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
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