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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Postal Service will deliver mail and post-office locations will be open on Dec. 31, but customers are advised to check with their local branch for specific hours.

From MarketWatch

Supplements can interact with prescription medication, so Martin advises people to check with their doctor before using them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Keep in mind: Andersen’s business includes advising clients on how to design and implement their internal-control systems.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Delhi's annual winter of discontent, toxic smog left children and the elderly gasping, with doctors advising some to leave the city.

From BBC

It is an outdoor party in the winter so organisers advise that party-goers dress warmly and be prepared for crowds.

From BBC

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