advises

verb

present tense third-person singular of advise
1
as in warns
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 suggests
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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3
as in consults
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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4
as in informs
to give information to advised her as to the best way to get to the art museum by public transportation

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5
as in alerts
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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Recent Examples of advises Adam Levine, at Free Snake Relocation, advises callers to stay calm and give the snake plenty of space. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first). — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Advertisement That’s why Pillemer advises getting curious about the meaning behind a routine. — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Still, the agency advises people to maintain a safe minimum viewing distance of 25 yards. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Meloni's office declined to comment about her wardrobe and who advises her on fashion. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Silicon Valley advises the Fed Last month, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh appointed Jones to a task force that will inform how the central bank thinks about AI and its effect on the economy. — Matt Peterson,kate Rooney, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 The target includes loans from Bank of America’s balance sheet and transactions the company arranges or advises on. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 Johns Hopkins advises 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day, finished at least five to six hours before bed, and warns against caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, which disrupt normal sleep patterns. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advises
  1. warns
  2. suggests
  3. consults
  4. informs
  5. alerts
  6. teaches
  7. recommends
  8. discusses
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  • The film ominously warns of an inevitable solar flare on the scale of the 1859 Carrington Event, one that, once unleashed, would reduce all communications networks, the foundations of so much of our modern world then and even more now, to dust.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Brinkley’s May order warns that officers who initiate pursuits solely for minor traffic offenses or ordinance violations without qualifying circumstances or supervisory approval could face disciplinary action.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of warns
Verb
  • Billy Macon suggests Hal ought to leave town now that his assault charges have been dropped.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While most cases have been concentrated in southern and central states due the warmer weather, recent research suggests climate change is warming water in northern and midwestern states, expanding the areas where the amoeba can be found.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggests
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  • All four chefs have created the weekend’s menu, and McNeill, who consults on Mad Hospitality’s wine program, will curate the wine pairings.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That means this man consults for everyone from automakers to the Canadian government because the man knows lighting.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of consults
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  • Read more on how Marnik’s experience informs her work as a science communicator fighting misinformation.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The notice informs the state that the hospital cannot currently comply with the public records law.
    — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of informs
Verb
  • Choosing something positive to notice alerts her to its presence all around her—and makes the day more likely to be a happy one.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Following detection, the NCSU patch – about the size of a business card – alerts its wearer simply by vibrating against the skin.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of alerts
Verb
  • The campaign teaches the kiddos that mayors in purple tails and top hats are not always the big bads to the animal kingdom.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Feeding bears teaches them to lose their natural fear of humans.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaches
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  • For people heading into the backcountry, the Forest Service recommends using bear-resistant food containers and storing food away from campsites.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If your hair is feeling dry, hairstylist Kee Taylor recommends smoothing a lightweight oil through the midlengths and ends to improve manageability and shine.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommends
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  • Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick and sportscaster Jerry Coleman are joined by former Orioles coach Wayne Kirby, who discusses his time in Baltimore and the current ballclub.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Below, during a conversation with THR, Mundy also discusses how his previous series with Chandler, Bloodline, factored into Lanterns.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of discusses

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