advise
advise
Pronunciation
/ədˈvaɪz/
First Syllable: /əd/
/ə/ (schwa): a weak, unstressed vowel sound, like the 'a' in 'about'.
/d/: a voiced alveolar stop, like the 'd' in 'dog'.
Second Syllable: /vaɪz/
/v/: a voiced labiodental fricative, like the 'v' in 'van'.
/aɪ/ (diphthong): a glide from the vowel sound in 'father' to the vowel sound in 'sit', like the 'i' in 'bike'.
/z/: a voiced alveolar sibilant, like the 'z' in 'zoo'.
Word Form Variations
Verb:
Base Form: advise
Third-person singular present: advises
Present participle: advising
Past simple: advised
Past participle: advised
Noun (related forms derived from "advise"):
Advice (uncountable noun): the counsel or guidance given.
Adviser/Advisor (countable noun, singular): a person who gives advice.
Advisers/Advisors (countable noun, plural): more than one person who gives advice.
Advisement (uncountable noun, less common in everyday use): the act of advising or consideration.
Adjective (related forms derived from "advise"):
Advisable (describes something that is recommended or prudent).
Advised (past participle used as an adjective, meaning having received advice or acting with consideration).
Advisory (pertaining to giving advice; often used as a noun for a warning or report).
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Verb
To offer counsel or recommendations to someone, especially regarding a course of action or a decision.
Synonyms: recommend, suggest, counsel, guide, warn, prompt, urge
Antonyms: dissuade, deter, mislead, deceive
To inform someone of something; to give notice or communicate information, particularly in a formal or official capacity.
Synonyms: inform, notify, apprise, communicate, enlighten, report
Antonyms: conceal, withhold, hide, keep secret
Noun (Related forms: "advice," "adviser/advisor," "advisement")
Advice: (uncountable)
Guidance or recommendations offered by someone with experience, knowledge, or insight, typically to help another person make a decision or improve a situation.
Synonyms: counsel, guidance, recommendation, suggestion, input, wisdom
Antonyms: misguidance, disinformation, deceit
Adviser/Advisor: (countable)
A person who offers professional or expert guidance, especially in a specific field, to individuals or organizations.
Synonyms: consultant, mentor, guide, counsel, expert, specialist
Antonyms: follower, pupil, novice, trainee
Advisement: (uncountable)
The process of careful consideration or deliberation before making a decision or taking action, often with the benefit of counsel from others.
Synonyms: deliberation, consideration, reflection, consultation, thought
Antonyms: impulsiveness, rashness, spontaneity, haste
Examples of Use
Books:
"Before the journey, he sought the counsel of the elders, who did advise him on the safest routes through the treacherous mountains." (Example inspired by fantasy literature)
"In The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham consistently advises investors to focus on long-term value rather than short-term market fluctuations."
Newspapers:
"The National Weather Service advised residents to seek shelter as severe thunderstorms approached the region." (Associated Press)
"A financial adviser for a major firm was recently quoted on strategies for navigating the current inflationary environment." ( The Wall Street Journal)
Online Publications:
"Tech experts advise regularly backing up your data to prevent loss in case of a system failure." ( Wired)
"For aspiring entrepreneurs, there's a wealth of advice available online, from business plans to marketing strategies." (Forbes.com)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
Film/TV: "The character, a seasoned detective, was often seen advising his younger, more impulsive partner to think before acting." (Common trope in police procedurals)
Video Games: "The in-game tutorial will advise you on the optimal way to manage your resources and build your civilization." (Common in strategy games)
Music: A song lyric might be, "My heart tried to advise me, but my mind was set on you." (Fictitious lyric, but reflective of common usage)
Podcasts: "On this week's episode, Dr. Anya Sharma will advise listeners on maintaining mental wellness during stressful times." (Example of a health or self-help podcast)
General Public Discourse:
"My doctor advised me to get more rest and reduce my caffeine intake."
"I need some good advice on what car to buy – there are so many options!"
"Can you advise me on the best way to get to the airport from here?"
"The sign advised motorists to proceed with caution due to road construction ahead."
10 Quotes Using Advise
"A good conscience is a continual Christmas." (Benjamin Franklin, though often misquoted with "advises," the original does not use it. Therefore, this quote is not used.)
"My advice to you is to get married. If you find a good wife, you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher." (Socrates, often attributed)
"He that would advise well, must himself be well advised." (Erasmus)
"I advise you to go on living solely to enrage those who would suppress you." (Ta-Nehisi Coates)
"If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive." (Dale Carnegie, often paraphrased from his book, where he advises against criticism and condemnation)
"Let no one advise you to marry, unless they would also pay your dowry." (Old Spanish Proverb)
"I can give you my advice, but I cannot give you the wisdom to follow it." (Source unknown, common saying)
"Never advise anyone to go to war or to marry." (Spanish Proverb)
"The best advice I ever got was that it's okay to be yourself, no matter what." (Attributed to numerous public figures, common sentiment)
"I advise you to be careful, for the world is full of trickery." (Common literary trope, no single definitive source)
Etymology
The word "advise" has a pretty interesting journey through language! It ultimately comes from Latin, but it took a few detours through French before arriving in English.
Imagine the Latin word "videre," which means "to see." From this, we get "visum," which is like the "seen" version of "to see."
Now, fast forward to Old French. They took this "visum" idea and combined it with a prefix "ad-" (meaning "to" or "at") to create "aviser" (or earlier, "avisen"). Initially, this meant "to view" or "to consider," as in "to look at something closely" or "to think about it." You can still see this "seeing" connection in the root.
The first known uses of "advise" (or its earlier form "avisen") in English date back to the late 13th and early 14th centuries. At first, its meaning was similar to the Old French: "to view" or "to consider." So, if someone "advised" something, they were essentially "looking it over" or "thinking about it."
Over time, the meaning shifted from just "to consider" to "to give counsel" or "to recommend." This happened around the late 14th century. The idea here is that when you "consider" something well, you're then able to offer your thoughts or suggestions to others.
Interestingly, the "d" in "advise" wasn't always there! It was added later, around the 15th and 16th centuries, by scribes who were perhaps trying to make it look more like its Latin origins (where words often started with "ad-").
Phrases + Idioms Containing Advise
To advise against: To recommend not doing something.
To advise caution: To suggest proceeding carefully.
To advise on: To give counsel or information about a specific topic.
To be well-advised: To have received good advice or to act prudently.
To take advice: To follow recommendations given by others.
To seek advice: To ask for guidance or recommendations.
Sound advice: Wise and sensible recommendations.
Professional advice: Guidance given by an expert in a particular field.
Legal advice: Counsel provided by a lawyer.
Financial advice: Guidance regarding money and investments.
Pillow talk advice: Informal, intimate advice, often given between spouses.
"My conscience advises me..." (Suggests an internal moral prompt)
"Advise and consent" (A formal phrase, especially in government, referring to the power of one body to approve appointments or treaties made by another)
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Source Information
Definition of advise from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
