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advise

Pronunciation: /ədˈvaɪz/

The English word “advise” has 8 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.
  2. To recommend; to offer as advice.
  3. To formally give information or notice to; to inform or counsel.
  4. To consider, to deliberate.
  5. To look at, watch; to see.
  6. To consult (with).
  7. To deliver judgment after a case has been reserved for further consideration.
  8. To provide information to a sovereign or head of state which they have previously asked for.

Etymology

From Middle English avisen (“to perceive, consider, inform”), from Old French aviser, from avis, or from Late Latin advisō, from ad + visō. See also advice.

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