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Definitions

advise

[ad-vahyz] / ædˈvaɪz /
VERB
offer recommendation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonish caution charge commend direct encourage instruct point out prepare recommend suggest urge warn
STRONG
advocate counsel dissuade enjoin exhort forewarn guide kibitz move opine preach prescribe prompt steer tout update
WEAK
give a pointer give a tip level with put bug in ear put in two cents
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapprove discourage dissuade neglect
STRONG
stop
WEAK
betray deceive delude fool keep mum keep quiet keep secret lie pretend trick
VERB
offer information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apprise inform notify tell warn
STRONG
acquaint clue post report show update
WEAK
clue in fill in give the word keep posted lay it out let in on make known put next to put on the line put on to tip off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal hide
STRONG
withhold
WEAK
betray deceive delude fool keep mum keep quiet keep secret lie pretend trick

Example Sentences

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In his role, Balmer will co-ordinate intelligence on threats to politicians, advise police forces on the categorisation of anti-democratic crimes, and provide specialist support to officers investigating alleged offenders.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I would advise against thinking about indexed universal life insurance as a “stock alternative.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Many fitness professionals advise people to watch out for unaccredited trainers who increase the current too quickly or make it too strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s tempting to advise investors to buy the dip.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Everyone on death row wanted to advise him, and everyone had a story to tell.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.