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Definition of advise

advise

/ədˈvaɪz/
ad · vise
Adverb:advisably
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Adjective:advisable
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Past Simple:advised
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Past Participle:advised
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Present Participle:advising
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• verb

1

To offer suggestions, guidance, or recommendations to someone regarding the best course of action.

Example

"The financial planner will advise her clients on how to diversify their retirement portfolios."

2

To formally notify, inform, or apprise someone about a fact or situation.

Example

"Please advise our customer service department immediately if your shipping address changes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the verb 'advise' (pronounced with a /z/ sound, meaning to offer counsel) with the uncountable noun 'advice' (pronounced with an /s/ sound, referring to the guidance itself).

• Rhymes for advise

• Nearby Words

advisability
advisable
advisably
advise
advisee
advisement
adviser

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'aviser' (to consider or view), which derives from Vulgar Latin '*advisare', from Latin 'ad-' (to) and 'visere' (to look at attentively, a frequentative of 'videre', meaning 'to see').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Advise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/advise
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