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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Given the high volatility, the analysts advise a patient “wait-and-see” approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s tempting to advise investors to buy the dip.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

As for American moms looking for answers, Bauer of Bobbie said she would advise them to “consider the source.”

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

For those considering becoming an executive member, it’s nevertheless worth doing some math, experts advise.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“We don’t have much room otherwise, and I wouldn’t advise leaving it out front.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro