Synonyms for

Advisory

Verb / æˈdvaɪzɜ:i: / Another word for advisory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

giving advice or recommendations

Synonyms & similar words

consultative consultive consultatory consultative counseling guiding informative instructive precautionary recommending suggestive admonishing cautioning helpful supportive advising warning directing enjoining exhortative exhortatory suggesting telling

Synonyms by register

Formal

recommendatory counseling guidance instructive

Informal

tip heads-up nudge pointer

Literary

oracle precept

Antonyms

commanding dictatorial authoritative imperative demanding obligatory

Common collocations

  • advisory board
  • advisory committee
  • advisory capacity
  • advisory service
  • advisory opinion
  • advisory group
  • advisory notice

Word family

noun advisement
verb advise
adjective advisory
adverb advisedly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'advisory' suggests a recommendation or guidance rather than a strict order. It is often used in formal contexts like 'advisory board' or 'advisory opinion'.

Example sentences

  1. The weather advisory said it was going to rain all day.
  2. The advisory board recommended new safety regulations.
  3. The financial advisor helped me plan for my future.
  4. The travel advisory warned people not to go to certain countries.
  5. The health advisory suggested people get flu shots.

Quotes

  • 'The best way to get a good idea is to get a lot of ideas.' - Linus Pauling
  • 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela
  • 'The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.' - Walt Disney

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