Definition of "advise" in Anglais

verb

1. (transitive) To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

   • The dentist advised me to brush three times a day.
   • The lawyer advised me to drop the case, since there was no chance of winning.

2. (transitive) To recommend; to offer as advice.

   • The dentist advised brushing three times a day.

3. (transitive) To formally give information or notice to; to inform or counsel. [with of ‘what is communicated’]

   • We were advised of the risk.

4. (intransitive) To consider, to deliberate. [with of]

5. (obsolete, transitive) To look at, watch; to see.

6. (obsolete, intransitive) To consult (with). [with with]

7. (Scots law) To deliver judgment after a case has been reserved for further consideration.

8. (transitive, formal) To provide information to a sovereign or head of state which they have previously asked for.

   • Empress, I advise you that your audience with the Prime Minister is in 15 minutes, ma'am.

noun

1. Misspelling of advice.