ad•viseBrE /ədˈvaɪz/
NAmE /ədˈvaɪz/
verb
verb forms
| present simple |
| I / you / we /they | advise |
| BrE /ədˈvaɪz/ |
| NAmE /ədˈvaɪz/ |
| he / she /it | advises |
| BrE /ədˈvaɪzɪz/ |
| NAmE /ədˈvaɪzɪz/ |
| past simple, past participle | advised |
| BrE /ədˈvaɪzd/ |
| NAmE /ədˈvaɪzd/ |
| -ing form | advising |
| BrE /ədˈvaɪzɪŋ/ |
| NAmE /ədˈvaɪzɪŋ/ |
word origin
Middle English: from Old French aviser, based on Latin ad- ‘to’ + visere, frequentative of videre ‘to see’. The original senses included ‘look at’ and ‘consider’, hence ‘consult with others’.
thesaurus
advise verb [T, I]
I'd advise you not to tell him.recommend 
urge | formal advocate
advise/recommend/urge/advocate that… advise/recommend/urge sb to do sth advise/recommend/advocate doing sthstrongly advise/recommend/advocate sthAdvise or recommend?Advise is stronger than recommend. Use advise about sb in a position of authority:
Police are advising fans without tickets to stay away. 
Police are recommending fans without tickets to stay away. Use recommend about possible benefits; use advise about possible dangers:I recommend reading the book before seeing the movie. I advise reading the book before seeing the movie.:I would advise against going out on your own. I would recommend against going out on your own. 
synonyms
recommendadvise advocate urgeThese words all mean to tell sb what you think they should do in a particular situation.
recommend to tell sb what you think they should do in a particular situation; to say what you think the price or level of sth should be: We'd recommend you to book your flight early. ◇ a recommended price of $50 advise to tell sb what you think they should do in a particular situation: I'd advise you not to tell him.recommend or advise?Advise is a stronger word than recommend and is often used when the person giving the advice is in a position of authority: Police are advising fans without tickets to stay away. ◇ Police are recommending fans without tickets to stay away. I advise you… can suggest that you know better than the person you are advising: this may cause offence if they are your equal or senior to you. I recommend… mainly suggests that you are trying to be helpful and is less likely to cause offence. Recommend is often used with more positive advice to tell sb about possible benefits and advise with more negative advice to warn sb about possible dangers: He advised reading the book before seeing the movie. ◇ I would recommend against going out on your own. advocate (formal) to support or recommend sth publicly: The group does not advocate the use of violence. urge (formal) to recommend sth strongly: The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution.to recommend/advise/advocate/urge that…It is recommended/advised/advocated/urged that…to recommend/advise/urge sb to do sthto recommend/advise/advocate doing sthto strongly recommend/advise/advocate sb/sth 
example bank
I strongly advise you not to do this.John would be ill advised to rely on their support.Please keep me advised of new developments in this case.They advised me against sending cash by post.They advised me against visiting the troubled south of the country.We can advise parents about education.We were badly advised by our lawyer.We will be happy to advise on any financial matters.We would always advise caution in the use of this drug.You would be better advised to consult an accountant.Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August.I'd advise extreme caution.I'd advise you not to tell him.It is strongly advised that you take out some form of medical insurance.Please advise us of any changes in your personal details.Police are advising fans without tickets to stay away. 
1 [intransitive, transitive] to tell sb what you think they should do in a particular situation~ (sb) against sth/against doing sth I would strongly advise against going out on your own.~ sb Her mother was away and couldn't advise her.~ sth I'd advise extreme caution.+ speech ‘Get there early,’ she advised (them).~ sb to do sth Police are advising people to stay at home.I'd advise you not to tell him.~ that… They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times.(BrE also) They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times.it is advised that… It is strongly advised that you take out insurance.~ doing sth I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. 
see also ill-advised, well advised 2 [intransitive, transitive] to give sb help and information on a subject that you know a lot about~ (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth We employ an expert to advise on new technology. She advises the government on environmental issues.~ (sb) what, which, whether, etc… The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take.Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. 3 [transitive] (formal) to officially tell sb sth 
inform~ sb of sth Please advise us of any change of address.~ sb when, where, how, etc… I will contact you later to advise you when to come.~ sb that… I regret to advise you that the course is now full.
