advise
gb/ædvˈaɪz/ us/ædvˈaɪz/
B1
Anglais
~ 1900
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
B1
action
1
Offer recommendations or guidance
To tell someone what you think they should do.
Schéma d’usage :
to advise [someone] to [do something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'advise' (verb) with 'advice' (noun). For example, 'He advice me' is incorrect; it should be 'He advised me.'
Synonymes
recommend (Often used for suggesting actions or choices without the personal guidance aspect.)
|
suggest (More casual and less authoritative than 'advise'.)
Antonymes
discourage (Means to try to prevent someone from doing something, the opposite of advising to do it.)
Collocations
strongly advise
|advise against
|advise caution
|advise clients
Thèmes
communication
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- I advise you to start saving money early.
- The doctor advised her to rest for a few days.
- Our lawyer advised us against signing the contract.
- Teachers often advise students on their future careers.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I advise you to eat more vegetables.
- The teacher advised me to read this book.
- She advised him to be careful.
- He advised us not to go there.
Verbe
formal
B2
action
2
Give formal or expert guidance
To tell someone what they should do in a professional or official way.
Schéma d’usage :
to advise [someone] on [something]
Synonymes
counsel (Formal and often used in legal or psychological contexts.)
Collocations
advise clients
|advise customers
|advise the government
|advise on strategy
Thèmes
business
|law
|finance
Exemples
- The consultant will advise the company on its expansion plans.
- Our accountant advised us on tax matters.
- The committee advises the government on public health issues.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The lawyer advised me on my case.
- He advises companies about money.
- They advise the school on safety rules.
Verbe
formal
B2
action
3
Notify formally or officially
To tell someone important information in a formal way.
Schéma d’usage :
to advise [someone] that [clause]
Synonymes
notify (More neutral and common in both formal and informal settings; 'advise' is more formal.)
Collocations
advise in writing
|advise immediately
|advise by email
Thèmes
business
|law
|communication
Exemples
- We regret to advise you that your application was unsuccessful.
- Please advise us if you are unable to attend the meeting.
- The bank advised customers about changes to interest rates.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The letter advised me that I got the job.
- They advised us about the new rules.
- He advised me that the train was late.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
advise
API
GB/ædvˈaɪz/
US/ædvˈaɪz/
Syllabes et accentuation
ad - vise (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vise)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: advise
- 3rd Person Singular: advises
- Present Participle: advising
- Past: advised
Famille de mots
Expressions
advise against
1/ædvˈaɪz əɡˈɛnst/
phrasal verb
Recommend avoiding an action
To tell someone that you think they should not do something.
Exemples
- The doctor advised against heavy exercise during recovery.
- We strongly advise against investing in that scheme.
advise of
1/ædvˈaɪz əv/
phrasal verb
formal
Formally inform about something
To tell someone important information in a formal way.
Exemples
- Please advise us of any changes to your address.
- The company will advise you of the final decision next week.
strongly advise
1/stɹˈɔŋli ædvˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
Firmly recommend an action
To tell someone with strong words that you think they should do something.
Exemples
- I strongly advise you to back up your files regularly.
- They strongly advise wearing a helmet while cycling.