Advise

Pronunciation: /ədˈvaɪz/

Definitions of advise

verb to give advice or recommend a course of action

Example Sentences

A1 I advise you to wear a coat, it's cold outside.

A2 My doctor advised me to get more exercise and eat healthier.

B1 The travel agent advised us to book our flights early to get the best deals.

B2 The financial advisor advised her to invest in a diverse portfolio.

C1 The lawyer advised his client to plead guilty to get a reduced sentence.

C2 The expert advised the company on how to improve their marketing strategy.

Examples of advise in a Sentence

formal I advise you to carefully consider all the options before making a decision.

informal I advise you to go with the blue dress for the party.

slang I'd advise you to chill out and not stress over it.

figurative Sometimes the heart advises what the mind cannot understand.

Grammatical Forms of advise

• past tense: advised
• plural: advise
• comparative: more advised
• superlative: most advised
• present tense: advise
• future tense: will advise
• perfect tense: have advised
• continuous tense: is advising
• singular: advises
• positive degree: adviser
• infinitive: to advise
• gerund: advising
• participle: advised

Origin and Evolution of advise

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'advise' originated from the Old French word 'aviser' which means 'to look at, consider, or give advice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'advise' evolved to encompass the act of giving guidance, recommendations, or suggestions to someone in order to help them make decisions or solve problems.