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advised

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ædˈvaɪzd// UK //ɐdvˈaɪzd// ad·vised

v. to give someone a suggestion about what they should do. You use this when you have more knowledge or experience than the other person.

v. to offer suggestions or counsel about a recommended course of action. Transitive — requires a direct object, often followed by an infinitive clause or a prepositional phrase.


SIMPLE

The doctor advised me to get more sleep.

CONTEXTUAL

The legal team advised the company against signing the contract until the terms were clearer.

COMPLEX

Financial experts have long advised that young professionals diversify their portfolios early to mitigate the risks associated with market volatility.

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The verb is transitive and often takes the preposition 'on' or 'against'.

Pitfall

He advised me for the jobHe advised me on the jobWhen giving advice about a specific topic, use 'on' or 'about' rather than 'for'.

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