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advise

Main Entry:: ad·vise
Pronunciation:: \əd-ˈvīz\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: ad·vised; ad·vis·ing
Etymology:: Middle English, to look at, consider, advise, from Anglo-French aviser, from avis
Date:: 14th century

transitive verb1 a: to give advice to : counsel <advise her to try a drier climate> b: caution, warn <advise them of the consequences> c: recommend <advise prudence>2: to give information or notice to : inform <advise them of their rights>intransitive verb1: to give advice <advise on legal matters>2: to take counsel : consult <advise with friends>

— ad·vis·er also ad·vi·sor

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\-ˈvī-zər\ noun

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