Synonyms for

Advises

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

Definition

To give someone advice or to offer an opinion.

Synonyms & similar words

apprize apprise suggest rede propose sendword givenotice notify counsel advise counsels directs guides informs instructs leads mentions notifies recommends suggests tells urges warns cautions clue enlighten forewarn imply prescribe prompt

Synonyms by register

Formal

counsels recommends suggests guides

Informal

tells warns tips off clues in

Literary

exhorts admonishes apprises

Antonyms

discourages dissuades hinders obstructs prevents prohibits

Common collocations

  • advises caution
  • advises against
  • advises the client
  • advises the committee
  • advises the government
  • advises the public
  • advises strongly

Word family

noun advice
verb advise
adjective advisory
adverb advisedly

Usage note

While 'advise' and 'advice' are often confused, 'advise' is the verb and 'advice' is the noun. The pronunciation also differs, with the verb having an 'z' sound and the noun an 's' sound.

Example sentences

  1. My mom always advises me to brush my teeth twice a day.
  2. The doctor advises his patients to eat healthy.
  3. The teacher advises her students to study hard for their exams.
  4. The coach advises his team to practice every day.
  5. The weatherman advises people to stay indoors during a storm.

Quotes

  • The best way to succeed in life is to listen to the advice of others. - Napoleon Hill
  • The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself. - Oscar Wilde
  • The best advice I ever got was that knowledge is power and to keep reading. - David Bailey

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