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advise verb

/ədˈvaɪz/ v
[I or T] to give someone advice
[+ to infinitive] I think I'd advise him to leave the company.
His doctor advised him against smoking.
I'd strongly advise against making a sudden decision.
[+ that ] They're advising that children be kept out of the sun altogether.
[+ -ing verb] I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.
[+ question word] She advised us when to come.
She advises the President (= gives information and suggests types of action) on African policy.
You would be well-advised to (= It would be wise for you to) have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad.
[T] formal to give someone official information about something
They were advised of their rights.
[+ that ] Our solicitors have advised that the costs could be enormous.

(Definition of advise verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
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