advise

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W2S2 [ədˈvaız] v

[Date: 1300-1400; : Old French; Origin: aviser, from avis; ADVICE]

1.) [I and T]

to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something

▪ She needed someone to advise her.

▪ 'Make sure that you keep the documents in a safe place,' Otley advised him.

advise sb to do sth

▪ Evans advised him to leave London.

▪ You are strongly advised to take out medical insurance when visiting China.

advise sb against (doing) sth

▪ I'd advise you against saying anything to the press.

advise that

▪ Experts advise that sunscreen be reapplied every one to two hours.

advise caution/patience/restraint etc

(=advise people to be careful, patient etc)

▪ The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material.

2.) [I and T]

to be employed to give advice on a subject about which you have special knowledge or skill

advise on

▪ She's been asked to advise on training the new sales team.

advise sb on sth

▪ He advises us on tax matters.

3.) [T] formal

to tell someone about something

advise sb of sth

▪ We'll advise you of any changes in the delivery dates.

▪ Keep us advised of (=continue to tell us about) any new developments.

advise sb that

▪ They advised him that the tour would proceed.

4.) you would be well/ill advised to do sth

used to tell someone that it is wise or unwise to do something

▪ You would be well advised to stay in bed and rest.