advisead‧vise /ədˈvaɪz/ ●●● S2 W2 verb 
She needed someone to advise her.advise somebody to do something Evans advised him to leave London. You are strongly advised to take out medical insurance when visiting China.advise somebody against (doing) something I’d advise you against saying anything to the press.advise that Experts advise that you should avoid being in strong sunlight for long periods.advise caution/patience/restraint etc (=advise people to be careful, patient etc) The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material.I/we would advise somebody to do something (=used when advising someone what to do) I would advise you to speak to a doctor.‘ …,’ somebody advised ‘Make sure that you keep the documents in a safe place,’ Otley advised him.somebody can advise If you need more information, I’m sure your lawyer can advise.2[intransitive, transitive] to be employed to give advice on a subject about which you have special knowledge or skilladvise somebody on/about something He advises us on tax matters.advise on something She’s been asked to advise on training the new sales team.advise somebody on something He advises us on tax matters.advise somebody (on) how/where/what/when Matthew advises people how to invest their money.3[transitive] formal to tell someone about somethingadvise somebody of something We’ll advise you of any changes in the delivery dates. Keep us advised of (=continue to tell us about) any new developments.advise somebody that They advised him that the tour would proceed.4you would be well/ill advised to do something used to tell someone that it is wise or unwise to do something: You would be well advised to stay in bed and rest.GRAMMAR: Comparisonadvise• You advise someone to do something: · His lawyer advised him to plead guilty. ✗Don’t say: His lawyer advised to him to plead guilty.• You advise someone that they should do something: · His lawyer advised him that he should plead guilty.recommend• You recommend something to someone: · One of my friends recommended the restaurant to me.• You recommend that someone should do something: · One of my friends recommended that I should go to the restaurant.suggest• You suggest something to someone: · Someone suggested the idea to her.• You suggest that someone should do something: · Someone suggested that she should write a book about her experiences.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSadvise to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you have more experience or knowledge than they do: · My lawyer advised me to plead guilty.give advice to advise someone about questions relating to a particular subject: · They give advice to people about loans.· Can I give you some advice?tell to tell someone what you think they should do, especially in order to avoid problems: · My dad told me to talk to a teacher if I was being bullied.· I told her not to worry.recommend to advise someone to do something, especially after careful study of that subject: · Doctors recommend eating five portions of fruit and vegetables each day.· Current guidelines recommend that young babies should sleep on their back.suggest to tell someone your ideas about what they should do: · I suggested they should visit the cathedral while they’re here.urge to strongly advise someone to do something: · Police have urged anyone with information about the murder to contact them.
WORD ORIGINadvise
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French aviser, from avis; ➔ ADVICEVERB TABLE
advise
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | advise |
| he, she, it | advises | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | advised |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have advised |
| he, she, it | has advised | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had advised |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will advise |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have advised |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am advising |
| he, she, it | is advising | |
| you, we, they | are advising | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was advising |
| you, we, they | were advising | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been advising |
| he, she, it | has been advising | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been advising |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be advising |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been advising |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- All US citizens in the area have been advised to return home.
- Health experts advise extreme caution when handling these materials.
- Her lawyers have advised her against saying anything to the newspapers.
- I advise you to think very carefully before making any decision.
- I strongly advise you to get medical insurance if you're going skiing.
- Your teacher will be able to advise you about what qualifications you will need.
- Either way, the problem is to find the right person to advise you, some one who can be objective.
- Field Chairs advise individual enquirers and talk to all those prospective entrants to their fields who attend a visit day.
- He is the Mafia's honorary president: entitled to advise and consult but not to give orders.
- He was supposed to advise the grunts on how to use the aircraft and the crews assigned to them.
- I would advise the reader against taking my judgments as utterly final.
- These volunteers advise and guide the Director and staff on all aspects of managing Trust properties.
THESAURUS
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you have more experience or knowledge than they do: · My lawyer advised me to plead guilty.
to advise someone about questions relating to a particular subject: · They give advice to people about loans.· Can I give you some advice?
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially in order to avoid problems: · My dad told me to talk to a teacher if I was being bullied.· I told her not to worry.
to advise someone to do something, especially after careful study of that subject: · Doctors recommend eating five portions of fruit and vegetables each day.· Current guidelines recommend that young babies should sleep on their back.
to tell someone your ideas about what they should do: · I suggested they should visit the cathedral while they’re here.
to strongly advise someone to do something: · Police have urged anyone with information about the murder to contact them.
Longman Language Activatorto advise someone to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you have more knowledge or experience than they have: advise somebody to do something: · I advise you to think very carefully before making any decision.· All US citizens in the area have been advised to return home.advise somebody against doing something (=advise them not to do it): · Her lawyers have advised her against saying anything to the newspapers.advise somebody on/about something: · Your teacher will be able to advise you about what qualifications you will need.strongly advise: · I strongly advise you to get medical insurance if you're going skiing.advise caution/restraint/patience etc: · Health experts advise extreme caution when handling these materials.
to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when this is your own personal opinion and not the result of particular information or knowledge: · My friends keep saying I ought to learn to drive.· Her mother said she should call the police immediately.· They say you should drink at least eight glasses of water a day.
to tell someone that you think they should do something, especially in order to avoid problems: tell somebody to do something: · I told him to go and see a doctor if he was worried.tell somebody (that) they should do something: · Jimmy has told him he should keep away from the gang for the next couple of weeks.
to tell someone your ideas about what they should do, where they should go etc: · "Why not ask Dad?" he suggested.· I'm not sure which is the best wine to order. What would you suggest?suggest (that): · Sarah suggested that I should apply for this job.
to advise someone to do something, especially when you have special knowledge of a particular subject or situation: · The Forsyth Report recommended stricter supervision of the trade in live animals.· Ask your tour guide to recommend the best places to eat.recommend that: · Doctors recommend that all children be immunized against polio and tuberculosis.recommend doing something: · I would always recommend buying a good quality bicycle rather than a cheap one.strongly recommend: · I strongly recommend that you get your brakes checked before you go on a long drive.
to strongly advise someone to do something because you think it is very important: · The company's bosses are urging full cooperation with the trade union.urge somebody to do something: · Police are urging drivers not to come into London this weekend.urge that: · He gave copies of the report to all those present at the meeting, urging that they read and digest its contents.
to advise someone about a problem or subject, especially something that they have asked you about: · I'm afraid that's the only advice I can give you.give advice to somebody: · The centre gives free advice to young people who have drug problems.give somebody advice: · Can you give me some advice? I'm thinking of buying a computer.give advice on/about: · Ask your bank to give you some advice about special student packages.
what you say when you are advising someone spoken · You should go to the doctor with that cough.· I think you should stay here until you've sobered up.· That new restaurant's great -- you really ought to try it.· Do you know what you ought to do? You ought to tell her exactly what you think of her.
spoken say this when you are giving someone friendly advice: · I wouldn't do that if I were you.· Here's your money -- if I were you I'd put it in the bank right now.
spoken say this when you are advising someone how to do something in a better way: · The ferry takes about eight hours! You'd be better off going by plane.· I think you'd be better off using a knife rather than scissors for that job.
spoken say this when you think that someone should do something because you know from your own experience how unpleasant or difficult something can be: · Take my advice - don't go into teaching unless you're absolutely committed.· Divorces are a nightmare. Take my advice and stay single.
spoken say this when you are telling someone that they should trust the advice you are giving them because it is based on your personal experience: · Take it from me, you'll regret it if you waste your time at school.· Love affairs with colleagues never work out -- take it from me.
especially written use this when you are strongly advising someone to do something, especially because they may have trouble if they do not do it: · Before your interview you'd be well advised to have another look at what you put on the application form.· There are parts of Detroit you'd be well advised to avoid.
formal use this when you are strongly advising someone not to do something because it would be dangerous or stupid: · On no account should you attempt this exercise if you're pregnant.not on any account: · You shouldn't sign the contract unless you are sure you understand it. Not on any account.
spoken say this when you do not want someone to make a mistake, for example by forgetting to do something or losing something: · Make sure that you take your passport.· Make sure you lock all the doors and windows at night.
spoken say this when you are telling someone what you think the best way of dealing with a particular situation is, based on your own experience: · The best thing is to just ignore her. She'll soon take the hint.
spoken say this especially when you are warning someone to be careful about something: · A word of advice: when you're at the interview don't mention that you used to work in a bar.
to ask someone for their advice to ask someone to advise you about something: · Can I ask your advice? I need to find somewhere to stay in London.ask sb's advice on/about: · I always ask my brother's advice about computers.
written to ask someone to advise you or to try to find someone to advise you, especially someone who has special or professional knowledge: seek advice from somebody: · The best thing to do is to seek advice from an expert.seek somebody's advice on: · Carla sought her grandmother's advice on all personal matters.
also take advice British: get legal/medical/professional etc advice to ask someone who has special knowledge to advise you about a problem that you cannot deal with by yourself: · If the debt is not paid within seven days, we will take legal advice.· Pregnant women should get medical advice before taking any kind of drug.get legal etc advice on: · She had told her employers that she would be getting professional advice on her rights.
formal to get advice from someone who is trained in a particular profession, for example a lawyer or a doctor: · If the symptoms persist, consult your doctor.· I want to consult my lawyer before I say anything.consult somebody about something: · Tonight the President will consult his military observers about the likelihood of an attack.
to do what someone advises you to do to do what someone advises you to do: · I've decided to take your advice and go to art school.· If she had followed my advice, this would never have happened.
especially spoken to do what someone has told or advised you to do: · If you'd done what I'd said, none of this would have happened.
to do what someone advises you to do, especially because you respect them and trust their judgement: · You tell him Dad - I'm sure he'll listen to you.· Bob warned us about this. I wish I'd listened to him.
if you do something on someone's advice , you do it because they have advised you to do it: · On her doctor's advice, she took a few days off work.· He decided not to take the exam, on the advice of his professor.
someone's advice about what you should do what someone advises you to do: · Get some advice from the people in the tourist office.advice on/about: · For advice on AIDS, phone this free number.give somebody advice: · I decided to ask Laura what she thought I should do. She always gives me good advice.a piece of advice (=some advice): · Years ago, my father gave me a piece of advice that I've never forgotten.medical/legal/professional etc advice: · You should get legal advice before you sign the contract.sound advice (=good advice): · That's sound advice - I'll definitely bear it in mind.
a simple but useful piece of advice about how to do something more easily or effectively: · Here's a good ti if you spill red wine on your carpet, pour salt on it to remove it.tip on: · a leaflet containing some tips on how to take better photos
advice about how to deal with a problem, especially given by a group of people who have made a detailed study of it: · The railway companies seem to completely ignore safety recommendations.make a recommendation: · The committee made a number of recommendations for improving standards in schools.recommendation: · Unless the report's recommendations are implemented soon, the future for industry could be very bleak indeed.
advice about what to do in your job, your education, or your private life - use this about advice you get from someone whose job is to advise and help people: · practical guidance and support for people working abroadgive guidance on something: · Your teacher can give you guidance on choosing a career and writing a job application.
British /counseling American advice and support given by a specially trained person who can help people with personal problems or people who have had a very unpleasant experience: · The college will provide counselling for students who have problems with alcohol or drugs.· Victims of violent crimes often need counseling.
someone who advises people British /advisor American someone whose job is to give advice, especially in business, law, or politics: financial/legal/careers etc adviser: · Talk to an independent financial adviser before you invest your money.adviser on: · the Prime Minister's personal adviser on economic affairsadviser to somebody: · She's been appointed as scientific advisor to the President.
someone who gives special technical advice to companies or other organizations: · He's left his job as a computer programmer and is working as a consultant for a German firm.consultant on: · Booth is a consultant on language with one of the national press agencies.consultant to somebody: · As a consultant to NASA, Cockburn had access to confidential details of the US space program.
British /counselor American someone who gives professional advice and emotional support to people, especially about personal problems: · I never realized you were so depressed. Have you been to see a counselor?· Children in the summer camp can see a trained counselor if they have any problems.· The hospice is appealing for more people to work as bereavement counsellors.
informal someone who is highly respected within their area of work, and to whom people go for advice: · Peter Drucker, the management guru, has just published a new book.· It soon became apparent that Colin was the guru of the whole department.
a group of ordinary people who are brought together and asked for their opinions about a particular subject or product by a company, political party etc, in order to help them plan what to do or produce in the future: · The government's excessive use of focus groups to sound out public opinion has come under a lot of criticism.· A focus group gave its responses to the proposed advertising campaign.
a committee of people with experience in a particular subject that an organization or government establishes to produce ideas and give advice: · a right-wing political think-tank
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY You are strongly advised to take out medical insurance when visiting China. ‘Make sure that you keep the documents in a safe place,’ Otley advised him. If you need more information, I’m sure your lawyer can advise. Keep us advised of (=continue to tell us about) any new developments.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES Before taking action, you are strongly recommended to consult an accountant.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
You are strongly advised to take out medical insurance when visiting China. (=advise people to be careful, patient etc) The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material.
The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material. (=used when advising someone what to do) I would advise you to speak to a doctor.
I would advise you to speak to a doctor. ‘Make sure that you keep the documents in a safe place,’ Otley advised him. If you need more information, I’m sure your lawyer can advise. Keep us advised of (=continue to tell us about) any new developments. (also counsel caution formal)· We advise caution if you are buying a property overseas.
· The surveyor will advise his client on the value of the property.
· Most financial experts recommend that you don’t borrow money on credit cards.
· His lawyers advised him not to comment.
Before taking action, you are strongly recommended to consult an accountant.· I was also advised by the Leadership not to go without my Husband's support.· She also advised running a virus check before downloading or running from strangers.· He also advised them again to get a high-profile chairman and a well-known editor.· Avoid wearing tight panty girdles or below-the-knee stockings, Mohler also advised.· They can also advise on the most suitable training for your needs or refer you to other specialist agencies.· Capital Insight also advised Pier 1 Imports Inc., which lost $ 19. 3 million from trading.· I also advise against solo scrambling.· Most experts also advise against being cute in a cover letter.
· Harrison spent much time visiting other clinics up and down the country advising on how they might be run more efficiently.· A solicitor can advise on how you should act.· A solicitor can advise on whether capital gains tax is payable, and on ways of minimising liability.· Our reservations staff will advise on when this option is available.· A solicitor can represent parents and children at care proceedings, and advise on, eg, contact with children in care.
· Could you please advise me as to the most suitable type of wood for this?· I don't suppose for one minute that it is that simple but could you please advise me?· Please advise us of any updating or errors, which we can incorporate until 11 August.· Please advise me if you require further clarification of any of these matters.· However, should any local authority disagree with this position, would you please advise me immediately.· Can you please advise me how to recover these files!· If you feel it is inappropriate for your client would you please advise me.· Note Please advise at the time of booking if you wish to visit the Museum which is on site.
· Message received. Strongly advise that you come soonest.· First, I would strongly advise other CEOs to follow our experience because the results stood to be nothing short of spectacular.· All the banks and the Post Office strongly advise against sending cash. route.· We strongly advise anyone considering the test to use the counseling services available.· Indeed, my legal representative has strongly advised me against making it.· It is strongly advised to check with the U. S. State Department for the latest security condition while planning this trip.· Your are strongly advised to take advantage of this offer for your benefit and security.· We strongly advise you against reheating your meal at a later time.
· Both sides would be well advised to check what help is actually available from the plaintiff's local authority.· Similarly, students interested in technical fields would be well advised to take physics.· You are well advised, when the Whitney Biennial comes along, to be sure to remember your reading glasses.· It was not well advised of Oliver to make jokes before her.· Solicitors would be well advised to take heed.· The Government would be well advised to look constructively and positively at the suggestion that there should be an ombudsman.· Mr. Beck would have been extremely well advised to plead guilty.· But the West would be well advised to keep its head firmly screwed on.
NOUN· The surveyor will therefore require a knowledge of the contracts available in order to advise his client.· Porter Monday and begin advising corporate clients on how to lobby the government.· There came a point when we had to advise our client that she didn't proceed further.· Goldberg said he had advised his client to simply plead not guilty during the court session and say nothing else.· Sales consultants are now able to advise clients using photographs, on a range of sizes, colours and planters.· Under the circumstances, I am advising my client to make no response.· The person using an expert system to advise a client will be potentially liable under the laws of contract and negligence.· It may be helpful to advise the client on how to announce the sale to their staff.
· However, the proposal still involves high transaction costs as it recommends an interdepartmental provincial committee advised by agricultural consultants.· Delyn's planning committee will be advised to hand the whole issue over to the full council for a final decision.· Establish an independent committee to advise on the objective presentation of health statistics and prevent their political manipulation.· External Affairs; with a Nominations Committee to advise on board membership.· At the meeting, the Committee advised that permission be granted to certain conditions.· The training committee continued to advise the training officer, but all real initiatives were overturned or dismissed by the management committee.
· Mr Dickie is one of a growing band of marketing consultants, advising farming companies on risk management.· Investigating Inc., an Oradell, New Jersey, firm that advises companies on derivatives.· He was advised that the insurance company involved had been gradually reducing its terminal bonus rates.· The organization advises Fortune 500 companies on ways to retain and promote women.· Peel Hunt, which mainly advises on smaller companies, was second judged by client growth.
· If wax isn't causing problems then doctors advise it should be left alone.· This doctor did not advise me of anything I could do to relieve the pain.· Some doctors advise against riding and diving.· Will asked what the doctor advised.· Your local health authority will be able to give you advice on local services or your doctor can advise you.· A doctor advised that the nose be left alone until Adams matured, and it was never fixed.· Many anti-depressants are non-addictive and your doctor will advise you on this.· The doctor advises that insomnia with resultant irritability and even mild depression may occur.
· Investigating Inc., an Oradell, New Jersey, firm that advises companies on derivatives.· When he applies for a job, Deane, a partner in his firm, advises him to begin at the bottom.
· It promotes itself as the best candidate to advise the government on energy matters.· Mr Ethrington had no association with the management buyout team when he was advising the Government.· In June 1981, prime minister Margaret Thatcher appointed a panel to advise her government on all matters relating to information technology.· In 1985 he had set up a consultancy firm which in the past year had advised the government on privatization.· Nigel Humphreys, before joining Tyzack, was engaged in international consultancy, advising governments.· Who advised the Government that the assets of Hampshire Bus should be sold for £2 million?
· The band's lawyer will advise as to which is appropriate, depending on the artist's circumstances.· The lawyer advised him to take them to court.· Mr Guerin's lawyer said he had advised Mr Guerin to say as little as possible for the time being.· Just about any lawyer would advise bosses to fess up about a gun-toting supervisor.· Lock, 29, said his lawyers had advised him not to comment on the case.· Her lawyer had advised her that she could, by agreement with Angela, break the trust.· Did he not have lawyers to advise him?
· One of the main jobs of the unit is to advise branch managers about technical projects that are worth backing.
· At present, there was no other option but to advise those members to wait and see.· After successfully qualifying, two people were advised by members of their own profession to do full-time voluntary work.· Initiating Member 1 Check whether the acquisition target is a client and advise the initiating member or his client accordingly.
· It would be interesting to know with whom this initiative was discussed by those who advise the secretary of state.· It is possible that the prospective commissioners will begin advising the Secretary of State on staffing matters next spring.· Mr. Foulkes I advise the Secretary of State to ensure that all his flight bookings are transferable.
· Legal aid - a solicitor can advise if you qualify, and apply on your behalf.· A solicitor can advise on how you should act.· A solicitor will advise on the different reliefs and allowances which may be available.· Your solicitor can also advise you on questions relating to equal pay.· A solicitor can advise on whether capital gains tax is payable, and on ways of minimising liability.· For help with drawing up or amending a will, there are solicitors who specialise in advising elderly clients.
· Those who advise students say the pressures on those who seem destined for great things is enormous.· I advise my patients, students, and readers to turn their palms up and look at the lifeline.· Fiona is advised by fellow students that she can sue Uncle Tom for breach of contract.· In contrast, at DuSable, a high school in Chicago, each guidance counselor advises 420 students.· Fei advised the students to cease their actions and work quietly for reform.
· It was some business transaction he was advising her on.
WORD FAMILYnounadviceadviseradvisoradvisabilityadjectiveadvisable ≠ inadvisableadvisoryverbadviseadverbadvisedly
1[intransitive, transitive] to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something: She needed someone to advise her.advise somebody to do something Evans advised him to leave London. You are strongly advised to take out medical insurance when visiting China.advise somebody against (doing) something I’d advise you against saying anything to the press.advise that Experts advise that you should avoid being in strong sunlight for long periods.advise caution/patience/restraint etc (=advise people to be careful, patient etc) The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material.I/we would advise somebody to do something (=used when advising someone what to do) I would advise you to speak to a doctor.‘ …,’ somebody advised ‘Make sure that you keep the documents in a safe place,’ Otley advised him.somebody can advise If you need more information, I’m sure your lawyer can advise.2[intransitive, transitive] to be employed to give advice on a subject about which you have special knowledge or skilladvise somebody on/about something He advises us on tax matters.advise on something She’s been asked to advise on training the new sales team.advise somebody on something He advises us on tax matters.advise somebody (on) how/where/what/when Matthew advises people how to invest their money.3[transitive] formal to tell someone about somethingadvise somebody of something We’ll advise you of any changes in the delivery dates. Keep us advised of (=continue to tell us about) any new developments.advise somebody that They advised him that the tour would proceed.4you would be well/ill advised to do something used to tell someone that it is wise or unwise to do something: You would be well advised to stay in bed and rest.GRAMMAR: Comparisonadvise• You advise someone to do something: · His lawyer advised him to plead guilty. ✗Don’t say: His lawyer advised to him to plead guilty.• You advise someone that they should do something: · His lawyer advised him that he should plead guilty.recommend• You recommend something to someone: · One of my friends recommended the restaurant to me.• You recommend that someone should do something: · One of my friends recommended that I should go to the restaurant.suggest• You suggest something to someone: · Someone suggested the idea to her.• You suggest that someone should do something: · Someone suggested that she should write a book about her experiences.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSadvise to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you have more experience or knowledge than they do: · My lawyer advised me to plead guilty.give advice to advise someone about questions relating to a particular subject: · They give advice to people about loans.· Can I give you some advice?tell to tell someone what you think they should do, especially in order to avoid problems: · My dad told me to talk to a teacher if I was being bullied.· I told her not to worry.recommend to advise someone to do something, especially after careful study of that subject: · Doctors recommend eating five portions of fruit and vegetables each day.· Current guidelines recommend that young babies should sleep on their back.suggest to tell someone your ideas about what they should do: · I suggested they should visit the cathedral while they’re here.urge to strongly advise someone to do something: · Police have urged anyone with information about the murder to contact them.