adjective
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Origin of advised
A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at advise, -ed 2
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In total, there were 3.56 million DAFs in 2024 containing $326 billion, according to the latest research from Donor Advised Fund Research Collaborative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Advised him to shake off the arraignment jitters and relax a bit?
From Slate • Aug. 24, 2023
Advised by Dan Hendrycks, who currently serves as the director of the Center for AI Safety, the goal of the new company "is to understand the true nature of the universe," according to its website.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2023
Advised by historical experts, he selected furniture, fittings and wallpaper designed by Augustus Pugin.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2021
Advised, by two deserters from the North Carolina militia, of Greene's approach, Stewart dispatched Captain Coffin, with his cavalry, to recall the rooting party, and to reconnoitre the Americans.
From The Life of Francis Marion by Simms, William Gilmore
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