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advisor

gb/ædvˈaɪzɚ/ us/ædvˈaɪzɚ/
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Substantiivi B2 entity
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person who gives advice

A person whose job is to give advice.

Käyttömalli: [someone] is an advisor (to/on [something])
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse advisor (a person) with advise (a verb). Also, adviser is a common alternative spelling.
Synonyymit
consultant (Often paid for specialized professional advice.) | counselor (More common for personal guidance or in American English spelling.) | mentor (Usually longer-term guidance, often in career or study.)
Kollokaatiot
trusted advisor |personal advisor |senior advisor |expert advisor |independent advisor |advisor to the CEO |advisor to the president |act as an advisor |appoint an advisor |seek advice from an advisor
Teemat
daily_life |work |business
Esimerkit
  • She works as an advisor to several nonprofit organizations.
  • Ask your advisor before you sign anything.
  • The board hired an external advisor to review the plan.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • My advisor gave me good advice.
  • He is an advisor to the company.
Substantiivi B2 entity
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university course-planning advisor

A person at a school who helps students plan their studies.

Käyttömalli: [someone] meet(s) with an academic advisor
Tyypillinen virhe:
Not the same as a teacher; an academic advisor focuses on planning courses and requirements.
Synonyymit
student counselor (Often broader support; may include personal issues as well as classes.)
Kollokaatiot
academic advisor |faculty advisor |meet with your advisor |advisor meeting |advisor office hours |assigned advisor |major advisor |first-year advisor |advisor approval |advisor recommendation
Teemat
education |university
Esimerkit
  • You should talk to your academic advisor before changing your major.
  • Her advisor helped her map out a four-year plan.
  • Students must get their advisor’s approval to add the course.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I will meet my academic advisor tomorrow.
Substantiivi business C1 entity
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money and investment advisor

A professional who helps you plan and manage your money.

Käyttömalli: [someone] hire(s) a financial advisor
Tyypillinen virhe:
A financial advisor may sell products (like investments or insurance); check whether they are independent.
Synonyymit
financial planner (Emphasizes budgeting and long-term planning, especially retirement.)
Kollokaatiot
financial advisor |investment advisor |independent financial advisor |fee-only advisor |retirement advisor |wealth advisor |work with an advisor |hire an advisor |advisor fees |advisor recommendations
Teemat
money |finance |business
Esimerkit
  • They hired a financial advisor to help plan for retirement.
  • A good advisor will explain the risks as well as the potential returns.
  • She asked her advisor whether the fees were worth it.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • My parents have a financial advisor.
Substantiivi C1 entity
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advisor in politics or government

A person who gives advice to a political leader.

Käyttömalli: [someone] serve(s) as an advisor to [a leader/official]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Advisor is not necessarily an elected official; it can be an appointed staff role.
Synonyymit
aide (Often broader support work, not only advice.) | strategist (Focuses on planning tactics, especially in campaigns.)
Kollokaatiot
political advisor |policy advisor |senior advisor |special advisor |communications advisor |advisor to the minister |advisor to the president |government advisor |campaign advisor |chief advisor
Teemat
politics |government |media
Esimerkit
  • She became a senior advisor to the mayor on housing policy.
  • The minister met with advisors before the press conference.
  • His advisor warned him that the proposal would be unpopular.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • He is an advisor to the president.
Substantiivi formal C1 entity
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person giving legal guidance

A professional who gives advice about the law.

Käyttömalli: [someone] consult(s) a legal advisor about [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Legal advice is a specific service; in many places only qualified professionals can give it.
Synonyymit
attorney (More general; a legal advisor may focus mainly on advising rather than representing in court.) | lawyer (General term; legal advisor stresses the advisory role.)
Kollokaatiot
legal advisor |in-house legal advisor |consult a legal advisor |seek legal advice |advisor reviewed the contract |legal advisor confirmed |legal advisor warned |legal advisor’s opinion |compliance advisor |contract advisor
Teemat
law |business
Esimerkit
  • Before signing the lease, she asked a legal advisor to review it.
  • Their legal advisor said the company could be liable.
  • The contract was rewritten on the advisor’s recommendation.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • We need a legal advisor for this contract.
Substantiivi C1 entity
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dormitory student leader (US)

A student leader who helps in a dorm.

Käyttömalli: [someone] talk(s) to the resident advisor
Tyypillinen virhe:
This is a specific campus housing role, mainly in North American universities.
Synonyymit
RA (Common abbreviation in North American campus housing.)
Kollokaatiot
resident advisor |RA (resident advisor) |hall advisor |dorm advisor |call the RA |resident advisor on duty |RA training |RA meeting |talk to your RA |report to the RA
Teemat
education |housing |daily_life
Esimerkit
  • If you lock yourself out, contact the resident advisor on duty.
  • The resident advisor organized a floor meeting about quiet hours.
  • Students often go to their RA for help with roommate issues.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I asked the resident advisor for help.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
advisor
IPA
GB/ædvˈaɪzɚ/
US/ædvˈaɪzɚ/
Tavut ja painotus
ad - visor (2 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (visor)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: advisor
  • Plural: advisors
Sanaperhe
Forms
advisors noun
Core family
advise verb B1 advice noun A2 adviser noun B1 advisory adjective B1
Related words
advisable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inadvisable adjective
Advanced or less common
advisee noun advisability noun
Ilmaukset

academic advisor

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/ˌækədˈɛmɪk ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase

university course planning help

A person at school who helps you choose classes.

Esimerkit
  • Your academic advisor can help you choose electives.
  • She scheduled an appointment with her academic advisor.

career advisor

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/kɚˈɪɹ ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase

help with career choices

A person who helps you choose a job and find work.

Esimerkit
  • A career advisor helped him rewrite his résumé.
  • She met a career advisor to discuss internships.

financial advisor

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/fɪnˈænʃəl ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase business

professional money advice

A professional who helps you plan your money.

Esimerkit
  • A financial advisor can help you set long-term goals.
  • He met with a financial advisor to review his investments.

legal advisor

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/lˈiɡəl ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase formal

advice about the law

A professional who gives advice about the law.

Esimerkit
  • The legal advisor reviewed the agreement before it was signed.
  • They contacted a legal advisor about their options.

political advisor

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/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase

advice to political leaders

A person who advises a politician.

Esimerkit
  • The candidate hired a political advisor for the campaign.
  • A political advisor briefed the senator before the debate.

resident advisor

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/ɹˈɛzɪdənt ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase

student leader in a dorm

A student who helps manage a dorm.

Esimerkit
  • The resident advisor was on duty all weekend.
  • If there’s a problem on your floor, tell the resident advisor.

special advisor

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/spˈɛʃəl ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase formal

expert appointed to advise

An expert chosen to advise on one topic.

Esimerkit
  • The agency appointed a special advisor on cybersecurity.
  • She served as a special advisor to the project team during the transition.

trusted advisor

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/tɹˈʌstɪd ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase

reliable person for advice

Someone you trust to give good advice.

Esimerkit
  • Over time, she became a trusted advisor to the founder.
  • He asked a few trusted advisors before making the announcement.

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