adjective
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Etymology
Origin of advised
A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at advise, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Make the first 10 to 12 years of retirement “the richest, fullest, most intentional years of your life,” he advised.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
Anyone who is concerned is being advised to contact their GP or out of hours service in the first instance.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
He advised one of the council members to work on her Jedi mind tricks to fool them, then raised his hand to the audience, saying: “Do it like this.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
William had advised him not to rush the relationship with the divorced American former television actress three years his senior, Harry said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
In such situations, kindness is all that is truly required, but “A present couldn’t hurt,” as Agatha Swanburne had often advised.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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