Word
advising
Phoneticsad·vis·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
UK/ɐdvˈaɪzɪŋ/
Definition
v. giving someone helpful information or suggestions about what they should do.
v. the act of offering counsel or professional recommendations to a person or organization.
Examples
“The doctor is advising me to eat more vegetables.”
“The legal team is currently advising the board on how to proceed with the merger without violating regulations.”
“Financial experts are advising caution in the current market, suggesting that investors maintain a diverse portfolio rather than committing all their capital to a single sector.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor is advising me to eat more vegetables.”
contextual
“The legal team is currently advising the board on how to proceed with the merger without violating regulations.”
complex
“Financial experts are advising caution in the current market, suggesting that investors maintain a diverse portfolio rather than committing all their capital to a single sector.”
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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Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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