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to give advice to<a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades>SynonymscounselRelated Wordsadmonish, caution, warn; brief, clue (in), fill in, inform, wise (up); coach, direct, lead, guide, instruct, mentor, teach, tutor; acquaint, apprise, familiarize; convince, encourage, induce, persuade, talk (into); beg, exhort, implore, prevail (upon), urge; propose, recommend, suggest
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to put forward as oneʼs choice for a wise or proper course of action<she advised calling ahead for a reservation at the new restaurant>Synonymscounsel, recommend, suggestRelated Wordsadvocate, back, favor, support; exhort, urge; advance, propose, submit
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to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem<the doctor advised with his partner before recommending the patientʼs treatment>— see confer 2
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to give information to<advised her as to the best way to get to the art museum by public transportation>— see enlighten 1
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