Word verb
advising
v.
US /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/ UK /ɐdvˈaɪzɪŋ/ ad·vis·ing
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
giving someone helpful information or suggestions about what they should do.
the act of offering counsel or professional recommendations to a person or organization.
Simple“The bank is advising its customers on how to save more money.”
In context“The legal team is currently advising the board of directors on the potential risks associated with the new merger.”
UsageOften followed by a direct object and a prepositional phrase starting with 'on' or 'about'.
PitfallHe is advising to me about my career. He is advising me about my career.The verb 'advise' is transitive and takes a direct object; do not use the preposition 'to' before the person being advised.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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