English Reference
verb

advising

v.
US /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/ UK /ɐdvˈaɪzɪŋ/ ad·vis·ing

  1. 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.

    Usage

    Often followed by a direct object and a prepositional phrase starting with 'on' or 'about'.

    Pitfall
    He 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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