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

Authorities advised the hikers to continue descending the mountain to maintain their body heat. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

With department stores in turmoil, Kuryshchuk advised emerging designers to reconsider wholesale, favoring partnerships with larger companies. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

Littley likewise advises following the package or recipe directions for the specific rice. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

On other occasions, the suit acknowledges, ChatGPT urged Rosenthal to follow his doctor's orders, while also continuing to advise on what drugs to take. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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