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advise

/ədˈvaɪz/
Meanings
  • verb

    to give guidance or recommendations; suggest courses of action; counsel

    - "I advise you to study hard for the exam."
    - "The doctor advised her to quit smoking."
    - "He advises against taking such risks."
  • noun

    a suggestion or recommendation

    - "He took his friend's advice and applied for the job."
    - "She followed her mother's advice and cooked a special dinner."
    - "His advice was to be patient and persistent."
Pronunciation
  1. /ədˈvaɪz/



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Synonyms

inform , notify , counsel , warn
Rhymes
Words rhyming with advise
applaud , audacious , avowed , bewailed , blared , braved , cadence , caressed , cavalcade , cavalier , celebrated , celestial , chivalric , clad , clairvoyant , coquettish , courtesan , crested , crucified , cruising , crusade , crusader , dauntless , dazzling , deplored , descry , despairing , devastated , disregarded , disdained , dozed , dreadful , revere , reverent , rhapsodic , savvy , scorned , soared , spared , splendid , spirited , squared , starred , steadfast , stupendous , sublime , surmise , surpassed , surrendered , swelled , swore , tarried , tenacious , tremendous , treasured , triumphant , trustworthy , unwavering , unyielding , valued , variegated , vehement , venerated , victorious , vivid , wary , weary , wielded , wilful , wistful , wondrous , yielded
Homophones
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  1. advice () : a suggestion or recommendation

  2. advise () : to give guidance or recommendations; suggest courses of action; counsel

Variants
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advise , advised , advises , advising , advise one against
Forms
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advised, advising, advises, advisingly, adviser, advisers

Etymology
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Before 1200; Middle English advisen, from Old French avis, from aver to have, know, perceive

Trivia
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  1. The word 'advise' comes from the Old French word 'avis', which means 'counsel' or 'opinion'.

  2. In some languages, the word for 'advise' is similar to the word for 'tree'. For example, in Spanish, 'asesorar' means both 'to advise' and 'to be a tree advisor'.

  3. In ancient Greece, the goddess Athena was often depicted as offering advice to heroes, making her the goddess of wisdom and counsel.

Related Concepts
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  1. counseling: A professional relationship between a trained person (a counselor) and a person seeking help and guidance for personal, social, or psychological issues.

  2. guidance: Instructions or directions given to help someone make a decision or accomplish a task.

Quotes
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  1. When I told my lawyer that my boyfriend was going to remodel my house, she "advised" me to get a strict estimate and regular billings …

    - Jane Smiley,{it}Harper's{/it},June 2000

  2. … the White House let it be known that the President had privately rebuked his Defense Secretary for not "advising" him of the extent of the problem.

    - John F. Dickerson et al.,{it}Time{/it},17 May 2004

  3. Bureau of Land Management officials are recruiting a variety of Wyoming residents to serve on a working group that will "advise" the agency on possible changes to the level and pace of oil and gas development …

    - Jeff Gearino,{it}Casper Star Tribune{/it},3 Mar. 2003

  4. Los Angeles Center "advised" me of a Boeing 747 at my one o'clock position and 500 feet below.

    - Barbara Cushman Rowell,{it}Plane & Pilot{/it},1994

  5. An internist … "advised" me of an experimental drug.

    - Robert E. Neger,{it}American Medical News{/it},2 Sept. 1991
Culture
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In literature, 'advise' has been used in various contexts, including giving counsel, offering recommendations, and providing guidance. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago advises Othello to be jealous of Desdemona, leading to tragic consequences. In art, the concept of advice can be seen in various forms, such as the 'Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile, which has been interpreted as a subtle suggestion or advice. In music, songs like 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor offer advice and encouragement to listeners.

How to Memorize "advise"

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    - Visualize the word 'advise' as a verb meaning 'to give guidance'. Imagine yourself giving advice to someone in need.
    - Visualize the word 'advise' as a noun meaning 'a suggestion'. Imagine receiving a valuable piece of advice from a trusted source.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'advise' with the idea of guidance, recommendations, and counsel.
    - Associate the word 'advise' with the image of a wise person offering counsel.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Advice is a Verb' to remember that 'advise' can be a verb meaning 'to give guidance'.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Advice is a Noun' to remember that 'advise' can be a noun meaning 'a suggestion'.

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