[ad.vise] vb ad.vised ; ad.vis.ing [ME, fr. MF aviser, fr. avis] vt (14c) 1 a: to give advice to: counsel "~ her to try a drier climate" b: caution, warn "~ them of the consequences" c: recommend "~ prudence"
2: to give information or notice to: inform "~ them of their rights" ~ vi 1: to give advice "~ on legal matters"
2: to take counsel: consult "~ with your parents" -- ad.vis.er also ad.vi.sor n