v.
Pronunciation: ə d- ' v ī z
Function: verb
Inflected Form: ad · vised ; ad · vis · ing
Etymology: Middle English, to look at, consider, advise, from Anglo-French aviser, from avis
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1 a : to give advice to : COUNSEL < advise her to try a drier climate> b : CAUTION , WARN < advise them of the consequences> c : RECOMMEND < advise prudence>
2 : to give information or notice to : INFORM < advise them of their rights>
intransitive verb
1 : to give advice < advise on legal matters>
2 : to take counsel : CONSULT < advise with friends>
– ad · vis · er also ad · vi · sor \ - ' v ī -z ə r \ noun