/ad vuyz"/ , v. , advised, advising .
v.t.
1. to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following: I advise you to be cautious.
2. to recommend as desirable, wise, prudent, etc.: He advised secrecy.
3. to give (a person, group, etc.) information or notice (often fol. by of ): The investors were advised of the risk. They advised him that this was their final notice.
v.i.
4. to take counsel; consult (usually fol. by with ): I shall advise with my friends.
5. to offer counsel; give advice: I shall act as you advise.
[ 1275-1325; late ME; r. ME avisen aviser, v. deriv. of avis opinion ( a vis; see ADVICE) ]
Syn. 1. counsel, admonish, caution. 2. suggest. 3. inform, notify, apprise, acquaint. 4. confer, deliberate, discuss, consult.