Synonyms for

Advised

Verb / æˈdvaɪzd / / ʌˈdvaɪzd / Another word for advised — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give advice or counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following

Synonyms & similar words

apprize apprise suggest illadvised rede propose sendword givenotice notify counsel advise welladvised counsel direct guide instruct recommend suggest warn notify enlighten inform update educate coach lecture train teach advocate propose urge persuade

Synonyms by register

Formal

counseled guided instructed recommended

Informal

tipped off warned clued in put up to

Literary

exhorted admonished counseled

Antonyms

disregarded ignored unheeded rejected unadvised unwarned

Common collocations

  • strongly advised
  • highly advised
  • advised against
  • advised to
  • well advised
  • further advised
  • personally advised

Word family

noun advice
verb advise
adjective advisory
adverb advisably

Usage note

The word 'advised' implies giving counsel or recommending a course of action. It is often used in formal contexts, such as in legal or business settings.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor advised me to take medicine for my cold.
  2. My teacher advised me to read more books.
  3. My dad advised me to save money for college.
  4. The coach advised the team to practice harder.
  5. The financial advisor advised the client to invest in stocks.

Quotes

  • Always listen to the advice of others, but trust your own instincts.
  • Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it.
  • The best advice I ever got was that knowledge is power and to keep reading.

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