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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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London mayor Randall Weddle shared a video update on Facebook on Saturday night advising the rural city of 8,000 people to be alert and to call 911 if anything suspicious occurred.
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
Patients on these weight loss drugs are advised to boost their protein consumption in order to advert muscle loss.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024
The Fire Inside Jennifer Liscio, vp tax incentives and business affairs at Entertainment Partners, the payroll house that also advises Hollywood producers on tax incentives, agrees Ontario will maintain and grow its market leadership going forward.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
Weddle asked the public to avoid the area or choose an alternative route, also advising against taking U.S. Route 25 in both directions between London and Livingston.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Sep. 2024
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024
Patients on these weight loss drugs are advised to boost their protein consumption in order to advert muscle loss.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024
The Fire Inside Jennifer Liscio, vp tax incentives and business affairs at Entertainment Partners, the payroll house that also advises Hollywood producers on tax incentives, agrees Ontario will maintain and grow its market leadership going forward.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
Weddle asked the public to avoid the area or choose an alternative route, also advising against taking U.S. Route 25 in both directions between London and Livingston.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Advise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advise. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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