advising
v. US //ædˈvaɪzɪŋ// UK //ɐdvˈaɪzɪŋ// ad·vis·ing
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1 giving suggestions (v.) B1 Intermediategiving someone helpful information or suggestions about what they should do.
the act of offering counsel or professional recommendations to a person or organization.
ExampleThe bank is advising its customers on how to save more money.
ExampleThe 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.