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advised

v. · adj.
US //ædˈvaɪzd// UK //ɐdvˈaɪzd// ad·vised
  1. 1 gave a suggestion (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    to have given someone a suggestion or a warning about what they should do.

    the past tense of advise, meaning to have offered a recommendation or professional counsel.

    Example

    The doctor advised her to get more sleep and eat more vegetables.

    Example

    The legal team advised the board against making a public statement until all the evidence had been thoroughly reviewed by the authorities.

    Usage

    Often followed by an object and a 'to' infinitive or a 'that' clause.
    Pitfall
    He advised to me that I should wait.
    He advised me that I should wait.

    The verb 'advise' takes a direct object; do not use the preposition 'to' before the person being advised.

  2. 2 carefully planned (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    describes an action or decision that was carefully thought about before being done.

    resulting from or showing careful deliberation or professional counsel; often used in the negative 'ill-advised'.

    Example

    The company's well-advised decision to save money helped them survive the crisis.

    Example

    The merger was a well-advised move that consolidated their market position before the economic downturn began.

    Teacher's tip

    This sense is most common in formal writing or in the compound 'ill-advised' to describe a poor decision.
  3. 3 informed (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    having information or being made aware of something.

    possessing knowledge or being kept informed of developments.

    Example

    Please keep me advised of any changes to the travel schedule.

    Example

    The ambassador requested to be kept fully advised of the diplomatic negotiations as they unfolded in the capital.

    Usage

    Commonly used with the preposition 'of'.

Last updated June 19, 2026