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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However, the route is not for vehicles, and people are advised to only walk there accompanied by a guide who knows the mudflats.

From BBC

His mother, Gloria James, supported him and advised James to listen to uncle Curt.

From Los Angeles Times

Until that happens, I’m not sure I can advise you to make the leap.

From MarketWatch

She was advised by the police not to be alone after receiving this news.

From BBC

People displaying any of these symptoms are advised to call 999.

From BBC