advise
Middle English 'avise', from Old French 'aviser', from Latin 'advisare', meaning to consider.
VERB
(1)
[/ədˈvaɪz/en-US]
asesorar
formal
/
aconsejar
formal
/
informar
/
advertir
/
recomendar
formal
/
concepto de consejo
untranslatable
(While 'advise' may imply giving recommendations, 'concepto de consejo' captures the essence of providing advice, but it's not a direct single-word translation.)
To offer guidance, recommendations, or counsel to someone, especially about a future action or decision; or to inform someone of something.
| 3rd_person_singular | past | present_participle |
|---|---|---|
| advises | advised | advising |
- The financial expert advised him to invest in diversified stocks for long-term growth. — This sentence shows advising on a financial matter.
- I strongly advise against making any quick decisions without careful thought. — This example shows advising against something.
- The hotel staff advised guests of the swimming pool's temporary closure. — This illustrates 'advise' meaning to inform.
register: formal
