Advised: meaning, definitions and examples

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advised

 

[ ədˈvaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

giving guidance

To advise means to offer suggestions or recommendations about what someone should do in a particular situation. It is often used in contexts where options are being considered or choices made. Advising can take many forms, from formal recommendations in professional environments to informal suggestions among friends. The act of advising can be based on expertise, experience, or personal opinion.

Synonyms

counsel, recommend, suggest, urge.

Examples of usage

  • She advised him to take the job.
  • The teacher advised the students to study hard.
  • He was advised to seek medical attention.
  • They advised me against traveling alone.

Translations

Translations of the word "advised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aconselhado

🇮🇳 सलाह दी गई

🇩🇪 empfohlen

🇮🇩 disarankan

🇺🇦 пораджено

🇵🇱 zalecany

🇯🇵 助言された

🇫🇷 conseillé

🇪🇸 aconsejado

🇹🇷 tavsiye edilen

🇰🇷 조언된

🇸🇦 نصح به

🇨🇿 doporučeno

🇸🇰 odporúčané

🇨🇳 建议过的

🇸🇮 priporočeno

🇮🇸 ráðlagt

🇰🇿 кеңес берілген

🇬🇪 შეთავაზებული

🇦🇿 məsləhət görülmüş

🇲🇽 aconsejado

Etymology

The word 'advise' comes from the Old French 'aviser,' which means 'to consider' or 'to deliberate.' It passed into Middle English with a similar meaning. The Latin root 'advisare,' meaning 'to see to' or 'to inform,' also contributes to its current meaning. The history of the word reflects its evolution from a term associated with careful consideration and thoughtfulness to one signifying the act of providing guidance or recommendations. Over time, advising has become an integral part of decision-making processes, encompassing both formal and informal contexts across various disciplines, including law, education, and personal relationships. The usage of 'advise' has grown, with its applications found in both everyday conversation and professional discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,355, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.