advise

advise
/ad vuyz"/, v., advised, advising.
v.t.
1. to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following: I advise you to be cautious.
2. to recommend as desirable, wise, prudent, etc.: He advised secrecy.
3. to give (a person, group, etc.) information or notice (often fol. by of): The investors were advised of the risk. They advised him that this was their final notice.
v.i.
4. to take counsel; consult (usually fol. by with): I shall advise with my friends.
5. to offer counsel; give advice: I shall act as you advise.
[1275-1325; late ME; r. ME avisen < AF, OF aviser, v. deriv. of avis opinion ( < a vis; see ADVICE)]
Syn. 1. counsel, admonish, caution. 2. suggest. 3. inform, notify, apprise, acquaint. 4. confer, deliberate, discuss, consult.

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