Advise: Meaning, Usage, and Examples

Meaning 1：give advice (advise)

advise 🔊

/ədˈvaɪz/

To tell someone what you think they should do, especially in a helpful way.

give advice 🔊

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/ɡɪv ədˈvaɪs/

To give one's opinion or recommend a course of action to someone.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'advisare' (ad- 'to' + visare 'to see').

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'ad' (advertisement) + 'wise' — someone advertising wise thoughts to help you decide.

📖 Example

My doctor advised me to drink more water for better health. 🔊 My doctor advised me to drink more water for better health.

🔗 Collocations

advise against – recommend not to do something

advise on – give guidance or information about a topic

advise to do – recommend a specific action

🔄 Synonyms

recommend (v.) – to suggest that someone or something would be good or suitable

suggest (v.) – to put forward an idea or plan for consideration

counsel (v.) – to give professional guidance or advice

🚫 Antonyms

discourage (v.) – to persuade someone not to do something

dissuade (v.) – to persuade someone not to take a particular course of action

🌱 Derivatives

advice (n.) – an opinion or recommendation offered as guidance

advisor (n.) – a person who gives advice

advisory (adj.) – having the power to make recommendations but not enforce them

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Old French 'aviser' meaning 'to deliberate, look at', from Latin 'advisare'. Used since 14th century for offering guidance.