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 verb 1 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 verb 1 : to give advice <advise on legal matters>
2 : to take counsel : consult <advise with friends>

— ad·vis·er also ad·vi·sor \-ˈvī-zər\ noun