advise

noun

Misspelling of advice. [(uncountable) An opinion offered to guide behavior in an effort to be helpful.]

verb

(transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

(transitive) To recommend; to offer as advice.

(transitive) To formally give information or notice to; to inform or counsel. [with of ‘what is communicated’]

(transitive, formal) To provide information to a sovereign or head of state which they have previously asked for.

(intransitive) To consider, to deliberate. [with of]

(Scots law) To deliver judgment after a case has been reserved for further consideration.

(obsolete, transitive) To look at, watch; to see.

(obsolete, intransitive) To consult (with). [with with]

Roots

viderevid- · Latin · to see

Synonyms for advise

apprisev counseln notifyv suggestv recommendv proposev consultv informv instructv warnv admonishv forewarnv

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Where does advise come from?

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