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advises

|ad-vis-es|

/ədˈvaɪzɪz/

(advise)

offer suggestions

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective	Adjective
advise	advises	advised	advised	advising	advice	advisability	advisal	advised	often-advised	advising

Etymology

Etymology Information

'advise' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aviser,' where 'avis' meant 'opinion.'

Historical Evolution

'aviser' transformed into the Middle English word 'avisen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'advise.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to consider or reflect,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to offer suggestions or inform.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.

She advises her clients on financial matters.

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Verb 2

to inform someone about a fact or situation.

The company advises that the product will be available next month.

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Last updated: 2025/05/16 05:06