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as in to warn
to give advice to
a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades
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2
as in to suggest
to put (something) forward as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
she advised calling ahead for a reservation at the new restaurant
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as in to consult
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 patient's treatment
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as in to inform
to give information to
advised her as to the best way to get to the art museum by public transportation
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as in to alert
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
advised us not to invest our money in what looked like a pyramid scheme
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Once symptoms improve, patients are usually advised to slowly reintroduce fiber into their diet to help prevent future flare-ups.
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
As with most things TikTok-led, there’s no verification on the information put out there, which means non-health experts are encouraging and advising practices that may (or may not) have a health benefit.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2024
For now, Sevco advises employees to refrain from using iPhone Mirroring on work computers.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
If residents are in need of transportation services, they are advised to call the Hernando County Public Information Center at (352) 754-4083 to arrange pick-up.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
As with most things TikTok-led, there’s no verification on the information put out there, which means non-health experts are encouraging and advising practices that may (or may not) have a health benefit.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2024
For now, Sevco advises employees to refrain from using iPhone Mirroring on work computers.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
If residents are in need of transportation services, they are advised to call the Hernando County Public Information Center at (352) 754-4083 to arrange pick-up.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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