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advise definition

ad·vise (ad vīz′, əd-)

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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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