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advised

/ədˈvaɪzd/
Meanings
  • verb

    give advice to; suggest a plan of action; recommend

  • adjective

    having been given advice; informed or guided

Pronunciation
  1. /ədˈvaɪzd/



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Synonyms

inform , notify , counsel , warn
Rhymes
Words rhyming with advised
devised , advise-disease , surprise , suprise
Homophones
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  1. advise (en) : to give advice

  2. advise (en) : to consult an oracle or astrologer

Variants
List of all variants of advised that leads to same result
advised , advisedly , advise , advises , advising , ill-advised , ill-advisedly , well-advised
Forms
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advised (past tense and past participle of advise), advising (present participle of advise), advisable (adjective form of advise)

Etymology
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originated from the verb advise, meaning 'to give advice'. It comes from the Old French word aviser, which means 'to look at, consider'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'advised' appears 12 times in Shakespeare's plays.

  2. The longest word in English that can be spelled using the letters in 'advised' is 'unadvisedly'.

Related Concepts
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  1. consultation: The act of seeking advice or counsel from a professional or expert.

  2. counseling: The process of providing guidance and support to individuals or groups to help them deal with personal, social, or psychological challenges.

Culture
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In literature, 'advised' is often used in the context of giving advice or making recommendations. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', the character Jaques advises Duke Frederick to 'banish sorrow from his face' and 'put on cheerful looks'. In music, the title 'Advice' is used in various songs, such as 'Advice' by Pearl Jam and 'Advice' by The Rolling Stones.

How to Memorize "advised"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of giving advice: imagine yourself sharing your thoughts and suggestions with someone in need.
    - Visualize the result of being advised: imagine the positive impact of the advice on the person's life.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'advised' with words like 'guidance', 'recommendation', and 'suggestion'.
    - Associate 'advised' with the idea of helping someone make a decision or take action.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Advice is a guide for life' to remember the meaning of 'advised'.
    - Create a mental image of a person giving advice, such as an oracle or a wise mentor, to help remember the word.

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