Advise — Defs

01 v. t. To give advice to; to offer an opinion, as worthy or expedient to be followed; to counsel; to warn.

imp. & p. p. Advised; p. pr. & vb. n. Advising

1.
To give advice to; to offer an opinion, as worthy or expedient to be followed; to counsel; to warn.
2.
To give information or notice to; to inform; -- with of before the thing communicated; as, we were advised of the risk.
“Bid thy master well advise himself.” — Shak.

Phrases & compounds

To advise one's self — to bethink one's self; to take counsel with one's self; to reflect; to consider.

Syn. To counsel; admonish; apprise; acquaint.

02 v. t. To consider; to deliberate.

1.
To consider; to deliberate.[Obs.]
“Advise if this be worth attempting.” — Milton.
2.
To take counsel; to consult; -- followed by with; as, to advise with friends.