advised



advise (one) about

To recommend or offer suggestions to someone. Jim advised Carla about her tax liability. I advised him about the potential problems with his plan, but he implemented it anyway.
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advise against

To recommend not pursuing a particular plan or action. I would advise against quitting your job if you are not actively pursuing another opportunity. My mechanic advised against driving the car until the transmission was repaired.
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advise (one) against

To make a recommendation to someone to not pursue a particular plan or action. She advised him against taking out another mortgage on the house. The professor advised his students against skipping class if they wanted a passing grade at the end of the semester.
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advise (one) of

To share insight or recommendations on a particular topic with a person or group. My lawyer advised me of how to handle my mother's estate. Patrick advised her of the possible issues she should expect during the negotiation process.
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advise (one) on

To share insight or recommendations on a particular topic with a person or group. My lawyer advised me on how to handle my mother's estate. Patrick advised her on the possible issues she should expect during the negotiation process.
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advise against something

to suggest that something not be done. Lisa always advises against hasty actions.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Doroteado-ro-TE-ah (Italian, Spanish), DO-ro-te-ah (Finnish)Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Finnish, Croatian
Aris (2)-Dutch
MeriwetherMER-i-wedh-ərEnglish (Rare)
PiotrPYAWTRPolish
Hemingr-Ancient Scandinavian
Arduinoahr-DWEE-noItalian