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advise
/ədˈvaɪz/
give advice or recommendations
The doctor advised him to rest for a few days.
The doctor recommended that he rest for a few days.
formal
To give someone a recommendation about what they should do
She advised her friend to invest in stocks.
She recommended that her friend invest in stocks.
Often used in formal or professional contexts.
informal
To give someone an opinion or suggestion about what is best to do
I would advise you to take an umbrella; it might rain.
I would suggest you take an umbrella because it might rain.
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Collocations
advise someone to do somethingrecommend that someone do somethingadvise against somethingrecommend that someone not do somethingadvise on somethinggive advice about a specific topic
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Advise' is more formal than 'suggest' or 'recommend'. Use it in professional or formal settings.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Always follow 'advise' with 'to' + infinitive or 'on' + noun. For example, 'I advise you to study' or 'I advised him on the matter'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'advise', from Old French 'aviser', from 'a-' (to) + 'viser' (to see).
Usage Notes
The verb 'advise' is often followed by 'to' + infinitive or 'on' + noun. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal or professional advice.
Word Breakdown
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