advise
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ədˈvaɪz//
KK: /ədˈvaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To give suggestions or recommendations about what someone should do.
Example
She decided to advise her friend on the best course of action.
Tense Forms
Past: advised
Past Participle: advised
Conversation
I really need someone to advise me on my career choice.
Have you thought about talking to a mentor?
Yeah, I think that would help a lot if they can advise me properly.
Definitely! Sometimes a fresh perspective is all you need.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
counsel
recommend
suggest
Antonyms
dissuade
mislead
ignore
transitive verb
Definition
To give someone suggestions or recommendations about what they should do.
Example
She decided to advise her friend on the best course of action.
Tense Forms
Past: advised
Past Participle: advised
Conversation
I'm really unsure about what to do for my project.
Maybe I can help! What do you need to decide?
I was thinking you could advise me on the topic.
Root Explanation
Advise is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "visere" (meaning to see). The word originally meant to see to something or to consider carefully before giving counsel.
Memory Tip
Think of 'seeing to' something ('ad-' means to and 'visere' means to see) when you think of giving advice.
Visually Confused Words
readvise
audivise
devise
vise
unadvised
preadvise
misadvise
disadvise