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advice definition

ad·vice (ad vīs′, əd-)

noun

  1. opinion given as to what to do or how to handle a situation; counsel
  2. information or report diplomatic advices
  3. letter of advice

Etymology: ME avis < OFr < ML advisum < advisus, pp. of advidere < L ad-, at + videre, to look

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advice Synonyms

advice

n.

guidance, counsel, recommendation, instruction(s), consultation, suggestion(s), preaching, information, admonition, exhortation, forewarning, warning, caution, a word to the wise, injunction, charge, lesson, directions, advocacy, opinion, recommendation regarding a course of action, advisement, encouragement, persuasion, dissuasion, prescription, urging, proposition, proposal, view, help, aid, judgment, word, input, pointer*, tip*.


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advice Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • seek: Seeking professional advice at an early stage may help to secure the next deal.

Preposition: on

  • aspect: For Businesses, South West Water offers free advice on all aspects of water efficiency.

Adjective modifier

  • legal: Legal advice should be sought in cases of doubt.

Modifies a noun

  • bureau: Ricochets from lawyer to doctor to social services to citizens advice bureau.

Noun used with modifier

  • expert: There is a list of people who can provide expert advice on selected topics.

Preposition: of

  • actuary: The pension charge is assessed in accordance with the advice of a qualified actuary using the projected unit method.

Preposition: from

  • solicitor: If you are unsure, get advice from a solicitor or your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
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advice quotes

A woman seldom asks advice before she has bought her wedding clothes.

-Addison,Joseph

Listen kid, take myadviceönever hate a song that has sold half a million copies.

-Berlin, Irving originally Israel Baline

Advice is seldom welcome; and those who want it the most always like it the least.

-Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of

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