advise
/ədˈvaɪz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: advises · advising
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.
Verb
Examples
The dentist advised me to brush three times a day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To recommend; to offer as advice.
Verb
Examples
The dentist advised brushing three times a day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “advise” mean?
To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.
Is “advise” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.