Dictionary
ad•vise
Pronunciation: (ad-vīz'), [key]
—v., -vised, -vis•ing.
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v.t.
1. to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following:
I advise you to be cautious.
2. to recommend as desirable, wise, prudent, etc.:
He advised secrecy.
3. to give (a person, group, etc.) information or notice (often fol. by
of):
The investors were advised of the risk. They advised him that this was their final notice.
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v.i.
1. to take counsel; consult (usually fol. by
with):
I shall advise with my friends.
2. to offer counsel; give advice:
I shall act as you advise. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.