v.
1. tr. (also absol.) give advice to.
2 tr. recommend; offer as advice (they advise caution; advised me to rest).
3 tr. (usu. foll. by of, or that + clause) inform, notify.
4 intr. (foll. by with) US consult.
Etymology: ME f. OF aviser f. L ad to + visare frequent. of videre see