advised

adjective

ad·​vised əd-ˈvīzd How to pronounce advised (audio)
: thought out : considered
often used in combination
ill-advised plans
advisedly adverb

Examples of advised in a Sentence

his advised use of the inflammatory term set off a firestorm, just as he had intended
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English avised, advised, from past participle of avisen, advisen "to advise"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of advised was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near advised

Cite this Entry

“Advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advised. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

advised

adjective
ad·​vised əd-ˈvīzd How to pronounce advised (audio)
: thought about : considered
an ill-advised plan
advisedly adverb

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