Collocations for "advise"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "advise" in context.
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advise
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- advise [students, my clients, his patients]
- advised the [board, committee, president, council]
- advise you [in advance, by email, in writing, in person]
- advise them about possible [outcomes, consequences, events]
- advised (him) against [using, taking, relying on]
- [able, happy, pleased] to advise (you)
- not [qualified, equipped, well placed] to advise (you)
- advise you on [what to do, the matter]
- I (strongly) advise you [to, not to, against]
- I would (strongly) advise (that you)
- what would you advise?
- please advise
- advise or [assist, help, offer, recommend]
- advising and [counseling, assisting, mentoring]
- [doctors, lawyers, experts] advise (that)
- the [court, committee, officer] shall advise
- advised of the [risks, side effects, consequences]
- advised of the [possible, potential, probable] [risks]
- advised on the [issue, problem]
- advised to [take, consult, use, confirm, seek]
- advise [policies, procedures]
'advise' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):