advise
gb/ædvˈaɪz/ us/ædvˈaɪz/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1900
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B1
action
1
Offer recommendations or guidance
To tell someone what you think they should do.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to advise [someone] to [do something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'advise' (verb) with 'advice' (noun). For example, 'He advice me' is incorrect; it should be 'He advised me.'
Visawe
recommend (Often used for suggesting actions or choices without the personal guidance aspect.)
|
suggest (More casual and less authoritative than 'advise'.)
Vinyume
discourage (Means to try to prevent someone from doing something, the opposite of advising to do it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
strongly advise
|advise against
|advise caution
|advise clients
Mada
communication
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
formal
B2
action
2
Give formal or expert guidance
To tell someone what they should do in a professional or official way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to advise [someone] on [something]
Visawe
counsel (Formal and often used in legal or psychological contexts.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
advise clients
|advise customers
|advise the government
|advise on strategy
Mada
business
|law
|finance
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The lawyer advised me on my case.
- He advises companies about money.
- They advise the school on safety rules.
Kitenzi
formal
B2
action
3
Notify formally or officially
To tell someone important information in a formal way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to advise [someone] that [clause]
Visawe
notify (More neutral and common in both formal and informal settings; 'advise' is more formal.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
advise in writing
|advise immediately
|advise by email
Mada
business
|law
|communication
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The letter advised me that I got the job.
- They advised us about the new rules.
- He advised me that the train was late.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
advise
IPA
GB/ædvˈaɪz/
US/ædvˈaɪz/
Silabi na mkazo
ad - vise (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vise)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: advise
- 3rd Person Singular: advises
- Present Participle: advising
- Past: advised
Familia ya neno
Semi
advise against
1/ædvˈaɪz əɡˈɛnst/
phrasal verb
Recommend avoiding an action
To tell someone that you think they should not do something.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- I strongly advise you to back up your files regularly.
- They strongly advise wearing a helmet while cycling.