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Meaning of Advise
The primary meaning of the word "advise" is to give someone advice or guidance.
Definitions
- To give someone a recommendation or guidance on what to do or how to do something
- * To inform or notify someone of something, especially in an official or formal manner
Etymology of Advise
The word "advise" comes from the Old French word "avis", meaning "opinion" or "advice", which is derived from the Latin word "visum", the past participle of "videre", meaning "to see"
Historically, the word "advise" has been used to mean "to consider" or "to deliberate", and it has evolved to include the sense of giving guidance or recommendation
Example Uses
- The doctor will advise you on the best course of treatment for your condition
- * I advise you to be careful when walking alone at night
- * The financial advisor will advise you on how to invest your money wisely