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advisev. Origin: A borrowing from French. Etymon: French aviser. Etymology: < Anglo-Norman avyser, Anglo-Norman and Old French, Middle French aviser, Anglo-Norman and Middle French adviser (French aviser ) to recognize (late 11th cent.), to look at, examine (c1160), to pay attention to, watch (mid 13th cent.), to equip, provide for (mid 13th cent., apparently rare and only as past participle), to inform (second half of the 13th cent.), to consider, take thought (c1280), to give counsel (a1312 or earlier), to find out, discover (a1430), (reflexive) to consider (c1275), to find out, discover (1285), partly (in senses relating to vision) < a- a- prefix5 + viser to notice, see, direct one's attention (see vise v.1), and partly (in senses relating to information and opinion) < avis advice n. Compare ( < French) post-classical Latin advisare (also advisiare, avisare, avizare) to inform, recommend (15th cent.), (reflexive) to seek advice or information (14th cent.), (passive) to receive advice or information (14th cent.), Old Occitan avisar, avizar (12th cent.), Catalan avisar (c1400), Spanish avisar (late 14th cent.), Portuguese avisar (mid 15th cent.), Italian avvisare (early 14th cent.). †1. the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > seeing or looking > see [verb (transitive)] > watch or observe c1325 (c1300) (Calig.) 11694 (MED) He avisede þe ost suiþe wel. a1393 J. Gower (Fairf.) i. l. 1736 (MED) Noman myhte hire schappe avise, Til sche into the chambre cam. c1410 (c1390) G. Chaucer (Harl. 7334) (1885) l. 124 Þis Iuge his eyȝen cast Vpon þis mayde auysing hir ful fast. c1450 (?a1400) (Ashm.) l. 4926 Sone as oure prince..his person avyses, He gesse him wele to be god. a1500 (?a1475) (Cambr. Ff.2.38) 7723 (MED) He avysed hym full wele Fro þe hedde downewarde euery dele. ?1530 J. Rastell sig. *Biiv He rode about the castell to aduyse it. 1590 E. Spenser ii. xii. sig. Aa7v Abasht, that her a straunger did avise. 1603 P. Holland tr. Plutarch 96 They advised you well and their eie was never off, wondering to see your rich purple robes. the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > seeing or looking > see [verb (intransitive)] > look or behold c1325 (c1300) (Calig.) 11364 Hii wende & auisede hom somdel vp an doun, Þat hii miȝte be war of hor fon. c1380 (1879) l. 1344 (MED) As þay auysede a-boute oueral þe wardes þat þer wore, þe wawes walwede a-geyn þe wal. a1400 (Pepys) (1922) 92 (MED) Þo com a womman and avised hir of seint Petre. a1500 (?a1400) (Trin. Dublin) 3234 Sir A[lexander] on hym avysys [c1450 Ashm. him avysis] & trewly hym thynkez. 1509 A. Barclay (Pynson) f. cxli Suche ar so blynde that they can nat aduyse. society > communication > manifestation > showing to the sight > show to the sight [verb (transitive)] a1500 (a1460) (1994) I. viii. 79 My wand he bad in thi present I shuld lay downe and the avyse How it shuld turne to oone serpent. a1547 Earl of Surrey tr. Virgil (1554) iv. sig. Ciiv The troubled gost..so oft..both me feare, and aduyse [1557 aduise], The wronged hede by me of my deare sonne, Whom I defraude of the Hispriane crowne. the mind > attention and judgement > attention > take notice of, heed [verb (transitive)] > pay due or particular attention to ?1567 M. Parker xxii. 51 He wyll aduise: and not despise, the poore for low degree. 1677 A. Yarranton 18 He advises not his Creditors, but his own interest. 2. a. the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > bethink oneself, consider [verb (reflexive)] c1380 (1879) 195 (MED) At þis tyme, sir, now let him gon; he wil him betre auyse. a1387 J. Trevisa tr. R. Higden (St. John's Cambr.) (1871) III. 235 Þe men of Spartania auised hem longe, what it schulde mene. c1405 (c1390) G. Chaucer (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 236 Ther fore haue I gret necessitee Vp on this queynte world tauyse me. c1430 (c1380) G. Chaucer (Cambr. Gg.4.27) (1871) l. 648 I axe respit for to a-vise me. 1490 (Caxton) 1 Fewe there be that aduyse theym of theyr ende. 1557 Matt. xxi. 29 But afterwarde [he] aduised him selfe, and went. 1563 sig. Ssss.ii.v Lette us well aduyse our selues to aduouch that certenly, whereof..we haue no good knowledge. 1605 W. Camden i. 107 When they shall better advise themselves..they will not presse me over eagrely heerein. a1616 W. Shakespeare (1623) iv. ii. 96 Aduise you what you say: the Minister is heere. View more context for this quotation 1654 T. Fuller 51 Much commending Bondies ability to advise himselfe, bemoaning withall his owne insufficiency. 1819 W. Scott II. x. 181 ‘Advise thee well, Isaac,’ said Locksley, ‘what thou wilt do in this matter.’ 1906 E. G. Hardy x. 157 I will give thee one day's respite that thou mayest consider thine interest and advise thyself concerning thy life. the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > consider, deliberate [verb (transitive)] > beforehand 1385 in 3rd Rep. Royal Comm. Hist. MSS (1872) App. 410 in (C. 673) XXXIII. 337 Than the Curt fullely awisit..decretyt that [etc.]. a1393 J. Gower (Fairf.) v. l. 5153 (MED) The lawe hath..ordeigned, Be hem that were avised wel, That he schal have the halvendel. 1410–11 in C. Innes (1856) I. 31 [The court] respitit till ane othir court for to be bettir awisit. 1489 (a1380) J. Barbour (Adv.) i. 620 Ic ask ȝou respyt for to Se This lettir, and tharwith awysit be. c1550 (Rawl. C. 813) (1991) l. 39 Ye wyll wedde me now as I trowe I wyll be aduysed gyll sayd he. 1602 T. Dekker Epil. sig. M2v Are you aduiz'd what you doe when you hisse? a1604 M. Hanmer Chron. Ireland 49 in J. Ware (1633) Merlin came, and being advised, said as followeth. the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > think about, consider [verb (intransitive)] c1405 (c1395) G. Chaucer (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 797 In gret lordshipe, if I wel auyse Ther is gret seruitute in sondry wyse. a1413 (c1385) G. Chaucer (Pierpont Morgan) (1881) ii. l. 1701 He preyede hem a-noon on it auyse. 1553 G. Douglas tr. Virgil viii. i. 6 Auising wele quhou al this thing was wrocht. 1577 R. Holinshed II. 414/1 The Archbishop..aduised with himselfe whether it shoulde bee best for him to goe. 1611 2 Sam. xxiv. 13 Now aduise, and see what answere I shall returne. View more context for this quotation a1642 F. Quarles Gloria Cœli in E. Farr (1848) 139 When I behold, and well advise upon The wise man's speech. a1656 J. Hales (1659) i. 83 When David advised with himself. 1671 J. Milton 328 Advise Forthwith how thou oughtst to receive him. View more context for this quotation 1708 H. Sacheverell 6 When the Criminal..with a Resolute Calmness, and sedate Deliberation, takes time and Leisure to advise with himself, and Ponders every Motive, and Circumstance. 1826 in T. Roscoe I. 233 He began to advise with himself, what was best to be done. 1891 Aug. 344 Once there, he would have time to advise with himself, to review the whole burning question. 1907 F. M. Ford i. vii. 128 Throckmorton had very swiftly advised with himself how to act. the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > consider, deliberate [verb (transitive)] ?c1400 (c1380) G. Chaucer tr. Boethius (BL Add. 10340) (1868) v. pr. vi. l. 5063 Yif þou wolt þan þenke and avisen [L. pensare] þe prescience by whiche it knoweþ al[le] þinges..þou shalt demen [it] more ryȝtfully. a1413 (c1385) G. Chaucer (Pierpont Morgan) (1881) ii. l. 1726 Arm in arm Inward with hym she wente, Auysed wel here wordes and here chere. a1475 J. Fortescue (Laud) (1885) 144 It mey then be advised be the counsell, how such a person mey be rewarded. 1516 in J. D. Marwick (1869) I. 160 Till avys and considder the said mater. a1572 J. Knox Hist. Reformation Scotl. in (1848) II. 178 We have advysed your Majesteis letteris. society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > trying or hearing of cause > try or hear cause [verb (transitive)] 1609 in J. Skene tr. ii. f. 121 That the Judge advise the cause, and decerne, quhether that quhilk was admitted to probation, is sufficientlie proven, or not proven. 1672 G. Mackenzie 172 (heading) For the late Marquess of Argyl, immediatly before his Case was advised. 1742 176 Upon advising Petition and Answers, 18th of November 1724, the Lords found the younger Childrens Estate liable to the Creditors. 1781 Feb. 107/2 The Brownings reclaimed; and upon advising petition and answers, the Lords unanimously adhered to their former interlocutor. 1826 A. Pennecuik p. lxvii From the immense pressure of business, and weight of the roll, it was impossible to advise the case that session. 1863 16 Mar. Some time ago the case was again heard before both Divisions, and to-day it was advised. 1914 559 Lord Dundas was present when the case was advised. 1988 8 Jan. 31/6 W and Another v Kennedy..Advised January 6. the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > advice > give advice [verb (intransitive)] > consult or take advice the mind > language > speech > conversation > converse [verb (intransitive)] > confer, consult, or deliberate a1393 J. Gower (Fairf.) ii. l. 635 (MED) The fader..Was glad, and with the Pope avised. 1468 in J. D. Marwick (1869) I. 21 That we wald pas togidder..and avise tharapon. a1578 R. Lindsay (1899) I. 238 The counsall..awysit of all matteris concernyng the common weill. c1600 (1833) 88 The quenis majestie and counsell awysit thairvpone. a1610 J. Healey tr. Theophrastus Characters iv. 16 in tr. Epictetus (1636) Who distrusting his friends and familiars, in serious affairs adviseth with his servants. 1623 J. Bingham tr. Xenophon 121 The other Coronels said, they would aduise, and returne him answer. 1709 W. Dawes 9 It is their proper Business..to advise among themselves, and with such others..as they shall think best, about the most likely Means of improving these Opportunities. 1722 in (1852) III. 158 He had called them together at this time Chiefly to advice with them on that Head. 1770 T. Percy tr. P. H. Mallet II. 214 Sorrow gnaws the heart of him who hath no one to advize with but himself. 1838 W. Bell 785 The Privy Council of Scotland..consisted of persons chosen by the King to advise with in matters of government and police. 1870 C. M. Yonge Cameos xcix, in Mar. 246 Edward..merely told them that he must advise with his Council. 1921 57 411/1 He then returned to Buffalo..to a attend a meeting of No. 292 for the purpose of advising with our members. 1949 F. E. Manuel iv. 125 The Zionists in America in the meantime had advised among themselves and the result of their deliberations was [etc.]. 1962 6 Aug. 4/2 He's calling in the six past civil defense directors to advise with him and review accomplishments here to date. 2007 B. R. Sharma viii. 284 They may properly advise with the faculty on such matters, and they should communicate the views of students to the faculty. a1393 J. Gower (Fairf.) iii. l. 1067 (MED) Mi Sone, hierof thou miht avise How fraude stant in many wise. ?a1425 tr. Guy de Chauliac (N.Y. Acad. Med.) f. 155v (MED) And þe veyne wele auised & yfounden wiþ þe pulpe or brawne of þe shewing fynger. ?c1450 tr. (1906) 124 This woman might haue no child... This holy profit auised it, and praied for hem bothe. c1475 in C. L. Kingsford (1919) I. 160 (MED) To speke with Perkyns and awys whethyr he wull geve hys dowttyr hys part of Snowys well. 5. a. To give guidance or suggestions, or state one's opinion, to (a person, etc.) as to the best course of action; to counsel, make recommendations to; (also more generally) to give one's assessment of something to (a person), usually as a basis for making a decision. In early use sometimes: †to instruct, direct (obsolete).a1393 J. Gower (Fairf.) Prol. l. 65 (MED) Yit woll I fonde To wryte..That in som part..The wyse man mai ben avised. a1413 (c1385) G. Chaucer (Pierpont Morgan) (1881) ii. l. 1695 To ben auysed by youre red þe bettre. c1450 (c1440) S. Scrope tr. C. de Pisan (Longleat) (1904) 103 Noon shulde dishobey his souereyne ne his good ffrendes, when they awyse hym as in reson. c1475 (?c1451) (Royal) (1860) 58 (MED) Some goithe to set up the saile..as the governoure, the maister, avisithe hem. 1487 (a1380) J. Barbour (St. John's Cambr.) xvi. 134 Othir lordis that war him by Avisit [1489 Adv. Ameyssyt] the king. a1593 C. Marlowe (1604) sig. D2 Well vse that tricke no more, I would aduise you. 1598 W. Shakespeare iv. iii. 5 Good coosen be aduisd, stir not to night. View more context for this quotation 1637 W. Prynne 177 Vesting this power only in the Queens Majesteyes, her Commissioners, & Metrapolitane being only to advise her, in cause she require their advise. 1663 S. Pepys 25 Nov. (1971) IV. 398 He advised me in things I desired about Bummary and other ways of putting out money. 1702 I. iv. 282 The King was very Mischievously advised. 1774 H. More i. 3 Might I advise you, try a gentler method. a1825 A. L. Barbauld (1826) 227 One..who will take part in all our schemes, advise us in any emergency. 1871 A. Trollope (1877) xvi. 206 He was not quite sure that he had intended that Mr. Boltby should advise him touching his management of his own daughter. 1917 G. Abbott vii. 178 If he consults the notary public of the neighbourhood, he is often..poorly advised as to what he should or should not do. 1993 M. Atwood xli. 303 She..reads the items [on the menu], and asks Mitch to advise her, as if she can't make up her own mind what to put into her mouth. 2008 11 Aug. (London ed.) 11/3 Nurses are to visit fat children in their homes to advise them on losing weight. c1450 J. Lydgate (Sloane 2464) l. 2399 (MED) Prenotaryes to haue, I the Advyse. ?1473 W. Caxton tr. R. Le Fèvre (1894) II. lf. 231v Wherfore I am aduysed that I shall disguyse me, And that I will go vnto the gate And late the porters vnderstand that I haue an erand vnto the kynge. 1485 W. Caxton tr. sig. kijv/1 He was..taken and not slayn..to thende that he shold be aduysed to byleue in Ihesu cryst. 1509 J. Fisher (de Worde) sig. Aiii v An olde gentylwoman..dyde aduyse her to commende herselfe to saynt Nycholas. 1567 J. Jewel ii. viii. 169 I would aduise him, that he should prouide for the safetie of his Soule by Marriage. 1589 R. Lane in R. Hakluyt iii. 739 He aduised me to take good store of men with mee, and good store of victuall. 1623 R. N. E. tr. G. B. Agnello Expos. i, in tr. 26 I aduise, that no man intrude himselfe into this Science to search, except hee know [etc.]. 1637 R. Monro Pract. Observ. in ii. 199 I must then advise my friend, that he not only prevent the deede of his enemy, but also his counsells. 1695 J. Wallis Let. 9 May in I. Newton (1967) IV. 125 I would advise you also, not to talk too freely of it (unless to trusty friends) till you have a considerable number of observations to justify it. 1751 T. Smollett IV. ciii. 124 This son of Æsculapius..advised him to enjoy his friend and his bottle in moderation. 1770 J. Cook I. lxxi. 402 He advised them that they should disclose their apprehensions to none. 1836 H. D. Thoreau in (1949) 21 318 For further information the student is advised to read Heyne's Excursus, Wolfe's and Knight's Prolegomenas. 1860 J. Tyndall i. §16, 104 My host advised me to avail myself of the promising weather. 1900 28 Apr. 341/2 Let me strongly advise motor cyclists not to attempt this bonfire performance. 1914 Sept. 17/1 I am..instructed to advise you that you put a ‘Stay Away Notice’ in the Journal. 1954 V. Randolph (1976) xiii. 24 Doc advised him to go easy on the applejack. 1989 C. M. Sherover iii. 68 To advise me that I should or should not do something rings hollow unless I believe that I am able to decide whether or not to act as advised. 2008 28 Nov. 39/5 He had been advised to bite his tongue whenever he was gripped by the urge to blurt. the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > advice > advise [verb (transitive)] > admonish > warn of or against ?c1450 tr. (1906) 128 To be auised and saued from velaine reproche [Fr. honte d'avoir villain reproche]. 1591 J. Harington tr. L. Ariosto xx. lii. 157 If I may, I would aduise you to a safer way. 1608 W. Shakespeare xiv. 7 Aduise the Duke..To a most festuant preparation. View more context for this quotation 1699 R. Bentley (new ed.) 480 [He] sprinkles a little dust among the Bees, advising them to milder counsels. 1738 tr. C. Rollin (ed. 2) II. 201 Crœsus took upon him to advise Cambyses against these proceedings. 1781 S. Johnson Pope in VII. 19 Walsh advised him to correctness. 1811 9 Feb. 344 He applied to Counsel, on the subject of bringing an action against Lord Castlereagh, who advised him from the measure. a1817 J. Austen (1818) III. xii. 259 She..ran up the steps to be jumped down again. He advised her against it. 1919 6 339 Joern was very short with the old graybeard, who advised him to an early marriage. 1985 J. Chrétien (1986) ii. 40 Pearson had consulted me about calling that election as a gamble to secure a majority government, and I had advised him against it. 2009 8 May 16/3 The parish was advised against attempting to repair the bell-frame. ?a1534 H. Medwall sig. eii Syrs who can me aduyse What ys best to do. 1573 G. Gascoigne Disc. Aduentures Master F. I. in 229 This courteouse Lady Fraunces..did both instruct and aduise him how to proceede in his enterprise. 1612 W. Symonds Proc. Eng. Colonie Virginia xii. 103 in J. Smith Some that knewe not any thing to say, the Councel instructed, and advised what to sweare. 1693 W. Wotton tr. L. E. Du Pin II. 70 Conjuring his Brethren..to Pardon the Freedom he had taken to inform them of these things, and advise them what they ought to do. 1734 T. Salmon XXIII. ii. 372 He desired they would advise him how he might in the best Manner pursue the Ends of his Declaration. 1762 P. Lodvill tr. iii. 148 Give unto them this healing Balsam of good Counsel, and advise them how they best may secure their Lives and Credit. 1858 Oct. 576/1 Ah! if Simon Blount would but come now to advise me what is safest and best to do! 1909 G. Stein 244 She listened and decided, and advised all of her relations how to do things better. 1981 B. A. Farrell ix. 189 How often are we faced today with the need to advise people whether to be psychoanalysed or not? 2008 (National ed.) 23 Nov. (Styles section) 15/2 She advises people how to happily date someone who lives far away. b. To state or propose (something) as being in one's own opinion the best course of action, mode of conduct, etc.; to recommend, advocate. 1479 Earl Rivers in tr. (Caxton) Pref. T[he]rfore I aduise that this traitys here after ensuyng..be wele ouerred and seen. 1485 (Caxton) v. x. sig. i viijv Wherfore I aduyse to take oure armes and to make vs redy to mete with these sarasyns and mysbyleuyng men. ?1520 A. Barclay tr. Sallust lxiii. f. lxxxviii Many of them were which aduysed to take punisshment of Volux: sayeng that it was a thyng vnworthy to suffre hym to escape vnpunysshed. 1621 Court Proc. 16 July in S. M. Kingsbury (1906) I. 519 Hee..advised that besides the decryinge of Tobacco some course be taken that some other Comoditie may be made their Coyne. 1660 R. Sharrock 107 Lord Bacon wittily advises to sprinkle a little forrage seed on the strawberry bed. 1728 T. Sheridan tr. Persius iii. 47 In the next place..he advises to consider the End of our Creation. 1770 xxiv. 96 I would..advise, to have Recourse to an Advertisement, as the likeliest Way to recover her. 1820 R. Southey II. 536 His friends advised that an application should be made to Parliament. 1866 15 Mar. 94/3 (advt.) The very best winter squash grown, and the only one we would advise to cultivate. 1901 27 June 648/1 We advised that he have an x-ray. 1917 Feb. 60/2 Seal will grow in Georgia, especially in the hilly or mountainous section. We would not advise to plant it in low lands. 1970 M. Kenyon xvi. 129 Those cloth-headed detectives had advised that he..say and do nothing. 2005 R. Stark i. 31 The Prophet did advise that slaves should be treated well. ?1590 A. Munday tr. xxxiii. f. 152v I am fully minded to beleeue your opinions, as proceeding from loyall and faithfull subiectes: wherfore againe I desire ye, that without feare, eche one would in particular and generallye aduise, what we ought to doo as matter most commendable. a1639 J. Spottiswood (1677) ii. 89 They might more maturely advise what course was fittest to be taken. 1725 II. 228 The fright has occasion'd us poor school-girls to beg you will advise how we shall revenge the injury done. 1799 E. Meeke IV. i. 2 The Marquis would know better how to bring them to justice, and would best advise how to punish the principal in this villainous plot. 1855 Apr. 270 For the due and useful performance of this duty, so as to do and advise what is right and avoid doing or advising what is wrong, technical knowledge is indispensable. 1922 21 Sept. 6/1 His contention is, that so long as a merchant owes him money, or expects to owe it, he has a right to advise how the merchant shall conduct his affairs. 2005 July 78/1 We're happy to advise whether bootcut jeans are more flattering than blue moleskin. the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > advice > advise [verb (transitive)] > advocate (a course of action, etc.) 1597 R. Greenham sig. E I advised it [sc. your tarrying at Cambridge] not as a thing necessarie, but more convenient. 1623 W. Shakespeare & J. Fletcher i. i. 114 Loe, where comes that Rock That I aduice your shunning. View more context for this quotation 1693 tr. J. Le Clerc i. 51 Having been the first to advice the War. 1733 A. Pope 7 Celsus may advise Hartshorn, or something that shall close your Eyes. 1798 R. Southey Sonnets xi, in II. 95 Wisely was it he advised distrust. 1835 W. G. Simms I. xviii. 229 The successful prosecution of the plan advised. 1864 J. C. Jeaffreson I. xi. 228 [He] advised a route along the south of the Commercial Road. 1899 11 213 It..advised patience in the attempt, to make the Indian civilize himself ten times faster than our forefathers did. 1933 G. B. Shaw On Rocks in Pref. 365/1 Nor do I advise a return to Queen Elizabeth's plan. 1940 N. J. Eastman ix. 152 The doctor may advise temporary suspension of nursing. 1993 39 257/1 Some reports advise radical surgery while others recommend only chemotherapy and immobilization. 2010 S. Loue vi. 113 Researchers have advised caution in interpreting these findings. the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > advice > give advice [verb (intransitive)] 1481 W. Worcester tr. Cicero Of Old Age sig. f8, in tr. Cicero (Caxton) Men ought to demaunde question and enquere of the olde man counseill & aduise vpon chargeable maters. 1489 (a1380) J. Barbour (Adv.) ii. 301 As he awisyt now have yai done. 1530 J. Palsgrave 441 I avyse, I rede or counsayle, Jaduise. 1607 T. Dekker & J. Webster sig. B3v You haue aduised well honorable Lordes. 1663 S. Pepys 16 Mar. (1971) IV. 74 Advising upon the business of Slopps, wherein the seaman is so much abused by the pursers. 1715 A. Pope tr. Homer I. i. 361 If, in my Youth, ev'n these esteem'd me wise, Do you, young Warriors, hear my Age advise. 1767 Dec. 585/1 Gentlemen, who thought themselves equal to advise about the government of the nation. 1853 C. Dickens xxvii. 272 You know me. It's my old girl that advises. She has the head. 1952 H. Nicolson p. vii Sir Owen Morshead..has been at my side to advise, to encourage and to warn. 1991 J. Barth 67 That is the business of viziers: prudently to advise. 2007 P. J. Corfield Pref. p. xi He has encouraged, doubted and advised upon appropriate changes to the text. 1586 23 They durst not aduise any security to rest in any, no not in all of them. 1658–9 Sir H. Vane in T. Burton (1828) IV. 183 I cannot advise it to be well for you. the mind > will > intention > planning > plan [verb (transitive)] c1400 (?c1390) (1940) 45 (MED) Þe fest watz ilyche ful fiften dayes, With alle þe mete & þe mirþe þat men couþe avyse. a1474 in C. L. Kingsford (1919) I. 137 (MED) Y shall abyde such direccion..as shall plese you to ordeyne or awise betwen us. 1483 W. Caxton tr. J. de Voragine 128/4 They that were enuyous durst not auyse on her ony euyl fame. 1586 2 I did therefore aduise to haue this my letter..to be ready. 1623 W. Lithgow (new ed.) iii. 54 Remarking the fidelity and kindnesse that Smith had twise showen me..I aduised to do him a good deed, in some part of acquittance. 1647 W. Eldred 161 In hast we advised to reare or raise the Mount or Plat-form some 6 foot higher. 7. society > communication > information > action of informing > give (information) [verb (transitive)] > inform (a person) 1562 J. Shute tr. D. Franco Comm. Warres made against G. Scanderbeg f. 13v, in Scanderbeg was spedyly aduised [It. auisato] of this great preparation. 1577 J. Frampton tr. N. Monardes i. f. 8 They did heale therwith the woundes that they did receiue of the Indians: beeyng aduised of the vertue therof by the same Indians. a1616 W. Shakespeare (1623) iii. i. 122 Aduise me, where I may haue such a Ladder. View more context for this quotation a1616 W. Shakespeare (1623) ii. 0. 12 The French aduis'd by good intelligence Of this most dreadfull preparation, Shake in their feare. View more context for this quotation 1622 R. Hawkins lxiv. 160 My servants..advised me ordinarily of that which past. 1710 R. Steele No. 7. ⁋7 The States are advised that the Auxiliaries of Saxony were arrived. a1766 F. Sheridan (1770) V. lxvii. 263 As it is impossible it could be kept long a secret from you, I thought it my duty to advise you of it the first. 1855 W. H. Prescott I. i. vii. 229 He advised the constable of this at once. 1879 17 Sept. 7/1 [He] advised the inspector that Gaydon had committed a murder. 1940 M. Tornich App. A. 90 (caption) Each pilot is advised of his number to land. 1961 L. Nizer (1963) 165 At seven o'clock the blue-coated court attendant advised us that the jury had gone out to dinner. 2004 C. Connelly (2005) 43 He showed me into the cabin and advised me that tonight was party night at the Old Schoolhouse. society > communication > information > announcing or proclaiming > announce or proclaim [verb (transitive)] 1647 W. Frizell Let. 22 Aug. in G. Darley (2006) iv. 76 It must be at the same time..alike publish'd in all places of which wee shall still correspond to advise the time by letter. 1678 J. Vernon 114 To answer the Particulars of each Letter..To be always advising the true rising and falling of Commodities; The best Seasons to buy or sell in, [etc.]. 1755 Aug. 91/1 An English vessel from Algiers..brought letters..which advise the arrival there of a Sweeds ship and French Polacca from Constantinople. 1758 E. Kimber Contents Letters come advising the death of his father. 1817 22 Oct. 1/3 (advt.) Fortnum and Mason have already advised the receipt of their new bunch raisins, almonds..and expect new Portugal plums, and many choice foreign fruits in a few days. 1880 3 Mar. The manager..advises the landing of the first Palestine party. 1905 28 Sept. 2/5 Mr. Haggart yesterday received a cablegram advising the arrival of the R.M.S. Port Royal at 11 o'clock yesterday morning. 1986 27 Apr. 9/1 (advt.) Sun Life will advise their decision to you. 2001 J. Bohlen iv. 100 We had filed the required flight plan with Transport Canada, advising the time and place where we would loft the..net. 1688 P. Rycaut tr. G. de la Vega vii. xxix. 971 The Spy having taken an exact survey of their numbers, wrote a Letter advising that they might be 80, and no more. 1777 G. Washington Let. 25 July in (1795) II. 130 I received, by express from colonel Moylan, a letter advising that the fleet sailed from the Hook yesterday. 1844 20 Apr. 65/1 Subscribers may have their Volumes..bound..if the numbers comprising the first volume be sent to the Office by post, in three or four parcels, and with a note advising how it shall be returned. 1861 O. J. Victor vii. 51 He advised that he had ordered 800 of 2,000 shirts..to be forwarded to Wayne's brigade. 1902 July 39 He did not advise when he would come or how. 1990 Nov. 13/1 Can you advise who has hit for the cycle the most times in their careers? 2005 J. W. White xv. 140 Laura..sent him a typed letter, advising that her classes were going well. society > communication > information > action of informing > give (information) [verb (transitive)] > inform (a person) > with quoted words as object 1828 J. Banim I. viii. 166 ‘Lock up their mass-houses if you can,’ advised Mr. Gore. 1881 J. H. Riddel xiv. 286 ‘Pay the levy and get rid of the man,’ advised Mr. Alty cheerfully. 1922 J. Joyce ii. xi. [Sirens] 248 Try it with the glycerine, Miss Kennedy advised. 1953 K. Tennant iii. 22 ‘Siddown,’ he advised Jake Fletcher, who took the straight-backed chair. 1992 25 May 11/1 ‘If you do it, it had better be good,’ one prominent Democratic consultant advised him, ‘because it will be your swan song.’ 2005 I. Sansom iii. 39 ‘Quit your gurnin' and get on with it,’ advised Ted. Phrases1581 P. Wiburn f. 175 Wherefore be aduised, Leaue this hollow hollownes of poperie, Embrace Christes true religion prescribed and described in Gods book. 1623 W. Shakespeare & J. Fletcher i. i. 139 Be aduis'd; Heat not a Furnace for your foe so hot That it do sindge your selfe. 1782 S. Paterson II. i. ii. 10 You don't know the people, and I do—be advised—I can tell you, you may repent it! 1890 13 Sept. 129/1 Now, Burns, be advised; that is bunkum—you know it. 1951 S. J. Perelman Let. 17 Aug. in (1987) 109 Be advised that your sly references to my sneaky serves and odious gamesmanship haven't escaped me. 2007 D. Poyer (2008) 197 This is Quebec Quebec. Be advised: This is not a secure net. a1631 R. Cotton (1642) 16 In the third yeare they [sc. the Lords and Commons] are called to advise and consent to a new Article in the league with Scotland. 1789 Senate Executive Jrnl. 18 June in (1976) II. 9 Resolved, that the President of the United States be informed, that the Senate advise and consent to his apointment of William Short Esquire, to take charge of our Affairs at the Court of France. 1868 14 430 And if the Senate shall concur in such suspension and advise and consent to the removal of such officer, they shall so certify to the President, who may thereupon remove such officer. 1947 1 Mar. 6/1 This field of policy-making is committed solely to the President, save as the Senate is given the right to advise and consent to the ratification of treaties. 1968 Dec. 1191/2 It bifurcated the selection power between nomination, which was vested exclusively in the President, and appointment, as to which the Senate was given the ultimate power through its ‘advise and consent’ function. 1983 (Nexis) 2 Nov. 20 ‘How can we exercise our advise and consent role unless you tell us something?’ asked Senator Dale Bumpers. 2009 L. Davidson ii. 27 The president negotiates the treaties, and the Senate advises and consents. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2011; most recently modified version published online June 2022). <  v.c1325 |
