Synonyms of advise

advise

verb

əd-ˈvīz 

1

as in to warn

to give advice to

a popular guidance counselor who has been advising students about their college plans for two decades

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warn
• teach
• inform
• tell
• convince
• counsel
• encourage
• admonish
• urge
• guide
• persuade
• caution
• adjure
• coach
• alert
• recommend
• instruct
• forewarn
• suggest
• mentor
• clue (in)
• beg
• propose
• steer
• familiarize
• induce
• brief
• fill in
• lead
• wise (up)
• apprise
• talk (into)
• show
• implore
• acquaint
• direct
• exhort
• pilot
• tutor
• prevail (upon)
• shepherd

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggest
• recommend
• counsel
• urge
• advocate
• propose
• offer
• support
• favor
• exhort
• submit
• back
• espouse
• champion
• advance

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consult
• discuss
• confer
• talk
• counsel
• treat
• argue
• parley
• confabulate
• recommend
• suggest
• talk over
• ventilate
• confab
• deliberate
• guide
• debate
• dispute
• bandy
• bat (around)
• hash (over)
• moot
• rehash
• coach
• chew over
• tutor
• refer (to)
• palaver
• direct
• kick around

4

as in to inform

to give information to

advised her as to the best way to get to the art museum by public transportation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inform
• tell
• instruct
• teach
• apprise
• brief
• educate
• familiarize
• enlighten
• notify
• acquaint
• clue (in)
• alert
• fill in
• hip
• catch up
• wise (up)
• clear
• let someone know
• convince
• assure
• verse
• advertise
• reassure
• keep (someone) posted
• disclose (to)
• announce (to)
• certify
• lecture
• warrant
• school
• tutor
• disabuse
• disillusion
• undeceive
• disenchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mislead
• misinform

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warn
• alert
• inform
• caution
• forewarn
• wake
• notify
• predict
• apprise
• admonish
• forecast
• foretell
• prognosticate
• presage
• prophesy
• tip (off)
• augur
• bode
• portend
• foreshadow
• harbinger
• forebode
• foretoken

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• risk
• imperil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of advise

Consumers should anticipate higher costs, varied sizes, and are advised to purchase their sweet potatoes early for Thanksgiving. — Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Instead of telling them to just push through, trainers are advising runners to adjust their pace, run during cooler times of the day and move indoors if need be. — Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Bowman advised travelers in Italy to use their swimwear at the beach and to cover up before walking around town. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Visitors are advised to keep at least 50 meters (164 feet) away from the deer, never feed or touch them and if one approaches you to put food and packaging out of sight and move away slowly and calmly. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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