advise
uhd-VYZ
Advise (verb) means to give someone guidance or a recommendation about what to do. Example: “My doctor advised me to drink more water and sleep earlier.”
verb
1
To give someone guidance or a recommendation about what to do.
"My doctor advised me to drink more water and sleep earlier."
"The lawyer advised her client to stay silent."
"I'd advise you to read the contract carefully before signing."
2
To formally inform or notify someone of something.
"The bank will advise you by letter when your new card is ready."
"Please advise the office as soon as you know your arrival time."
"Passengers are advised that the flight has been delayed."
How to use advise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo give guidance, or to formally let someone know something.
Common mistake
Advise is the verb (pronounced with a "z" sound); advice is the noun (pronounced with an "s" sound). "She advised me" but "she gave me advice."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
advise against
strongly advise
advise someone to
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- advises
- Past tense
- advised
- Archaic forms
- advisest, advisedst, adviseth
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Etymology
From Old French aviser, ultimately linked to Latin vīsus, "sight" — the same root behind advice.
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What does “advise” mean?
The word “advise” means to give someone guidance or a recommendation about what to do. In plain terms, to give guidance, or to formally let someone know something.
How do you pronounce “advise”?
“Advise” is pronounced uhd-VYZ (/ədˈvaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “advise” in a sentence?
Here is “advise” used in a sentence: “The lawyer advised her client to stay silent.”
What is another word for “advise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “advise” include admonish, adjure, advocate, counsel, encourage and urge.
What part of speech is “advise”?
“Advise” is a verb.
Where does the word “advise” come from?
The word “advise” comes from Latin. From Old French aviser, ultimately linked to Latin vīsus, "sight" — the same root behind advice.
Is “advise” a common word?
“Advise” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “advise” have?
“Advise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to give someone guidance or a recommendation about what to do.
What is the difference between advise and advice?
Advise is a verb meaning to recommend or guide, and it ends in -se with a /z/ sound, as in "I advise you to wait." Advice is a noun meaning the guidance itself, ending in -ce with an /s/ sound, as in "good advice." You advise someone by giving them advice.
What is the difference between advise and inform?
Advise can mean to give guidance about what to do, or to formally notify someone, while inform only means to tell someone a fact. When advise means to notify, as in "please be advised," it overlaps with inform but sounds more formal.
Is advise formal or informal?
Advise leans formal, especially in its sense of officially notifying someone, as in "we regret to advise you" or "please be advised." In everyday speech people are more likely to say "tell," "let you know," or "suggest."
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