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/ædvˈaɪz/ /ədvˈaɪz/ Listen

verb

Advise v. t. (past & past part. advised; pres. part. advising)

To give advice to; to offer an opinion, as worthy or expedient to be followed; to counsel; to warn. "I shall no more advise thee."

To give information or notice to; to inform; with of before the thing communicated; as, we were advised of the risk.

To advise one's self, to bethink one's self; to take counsel with one's self; to reflect; to consider. (Obs.) "Bid thy master well advise himself."

Synonyms: To counsel; admonish; apprise; acquaint.

Advise v. t.

To consider; to deliberate. (Obs.) "Advise if this be worth attempting."

To take counsel; to consult; followed by with; as, to advise with friends.

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