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advise

[ad-vahyz] / ædˈvaɪz /
VERB
offer recommendation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonish caution charge commend direct encourage instruct point out prepare recommend suggest urge warn
STRONG
advocate counsel dissuade enjoin exhort forewarn guide kibitz move opine preach prescribe prompt steer tout update
WEAK
give a pointer give a tip level with put bug in ear put in two cents
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapprove discourage dissuade neglect
STRONG
stop
WEAK
betray deceive delude fool keep mum keep quiet keep secret lie pretend trick
VERB
offer information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprise inform notify tell warn
STRONG
acquaint clue post report show update
WEAK
clue in fill in give the word keep posted lay it out let in on make known put next to put on the line put on to tip off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal hide
STRONG
withhold
WEAK
betray deceive delude fool keep mum keep quiet keep secret lie pretend trick

Example Sentences

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Note: The fair’s organizers advise you to not put the address in your GPS.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Shipping associations advise caution amid uncertainty, with hundreds of ships, including over 400 energy carriers, stuck in the Gulf.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Advisers may invest your money in ETFs and/or mutual funds, actively manage your finances or give you tips and not even touch your money, and advise you on tax-efficient withdrawals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

In his role, Balmer will co-ordinate intelligence on threats to politicians, advise police forces on the categorisation of anti-democratic crimes, and provide specialist support to officers investigating alleged offenders.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“I would not even advise you to do what I’m doing.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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