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To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.transitive
- The dentist advised me to brush three times a day.
- The lawyer advised me to drop the case, since there was no chance of winning.
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To recommend; to offer as advice.transitive
- The dentist advised brushing three times a day.
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To formally give information or notice to; to inform or counsel.transitive
- We were advised of the risk.
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To consider, to deliberate.archaicintransitive
- […] Samson is reported to the King accordingly. His Majesty, advising of it for a moment, orders that Samson be brought in with the other Twelve.
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To look at, watch; to see.obsoletetransitive
- when that villain he auiz'd, which late / Affrighted had the fairest Florimell, / Full of fiers fury, and indignant hate, / To him he turned […]
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To consult (with).intransitiveobsolete
- The armies drawing constantly nearer to each other, the king advised with his council, whether he should march against the Britons, or sall upon the count of Gharolois.
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To deliver judgment after a case has been reserved for further consideration.
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To provide information to a sovereign or head of state which they have previously asked for.formaltransitive
- Empress, I advise you that your audience with the Prime Minister is in 15 minutes, ma'am.
syn. admonish · adjure · advise · advocate · counsel · encourage · urge · exhort · prompt · recommend · suggest · tip