transitive verb advised -·vised′, advising -·vis′·ing

1. to give advice or an opinion to; counsel
2. to offer as advice; recommend
3. to notify; inform he was advised of the facts

Etymology: ME avisen, orig., to consider < OFr aviser < ML advisare < advisum: see advice

intransitive verb

1. to discuss something and get advice; consult (with a person)
2. to give advice