disabuses

verb

present tense third-person singular of disabuse
as in disillusions
to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes let me disabuse you of your foolish notions

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  1. advises
  2. tells
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  • Clay regularly advises organizations on using existential psychology and behavioral science to improve their products, services, and workplace culture.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For any condition, aim for no more than 300 mg of elemental magnesium daily unless your doctor advises otherwise.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of advises
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  • Here are seven of the biggest eclipse myths – and why the science tells a very different story.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Each piece is highly detailed and whimsical, and tells a personal story.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells
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