Advising

Pronunciation: /ədˈvaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of advising

verb giving advice or guidance to someone

Example Sentences

A1 I am advising my friend to study for the exam.

A2 She is advising her sister on how to apply for a job.

B1 The doctor is advising the patient to take medication for a week.

B2 The financial advisor is advising clients on investment opportunities.

C1 The lawyer is advising the company on potential legal risks.

C2 The government official is advising the president on foreign policy matters.

Examples of advising in a Sentence

formal She is currently advising a group of investors on their financial decisions.

informal I heard Sarah is advising her friend on which college to choose.

slang My brother keeps advising me to invest in cryptocurrency.

figurative The wise old man is like a guiding light, always advising us on the right path.

Grammatical Forms of advising

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

Origin and Evolution of advising

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'advising' has evolved to encompass the act of giving advice or guidance to someone based on knowledge or experience.