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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The inquiry has heard from a doctor who said he would have advised against operating on Michael if he had known, from the child's medical records, about an inherited heart condition.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Here's what has happened, and what those who may have been affected are being advised to do.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
He advised us to ensure they retain some assets, pay rent to the older brother for their home and have a written agreement covering their long-term care.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
He also advised Borne to follow that up with 10 billion euros more in cuts at the start of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Even IVF would likely fail, the doctors had advised them.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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