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advised

American  
[ad-vahyzd] / ædˈvaɪzd /

adjective

  1. considered (usually used in combination).

    ill-advised; well-advised.

  2. informed; apprised.

    The president was kept thoroughly advised.


advised British  
/ ədˈvaɪzd, ədˈvaɪzɪdlɪ /

adjective

  1. resulting from deliberation See also ill-advised well-advised

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Other Word Forms

  • advisedly adverb
  • advisedness noun

Etymology

Origin of advised

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; advise, -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Climbers venturing along the Devil's Backbone trail are advised to carry crampons and ice axes.

From BBC

Cotton, who will be appearing alongside the council's executive director of city operations Richard Brooks and director of law and governance Anthony Cox, told Birmingham Live he advised police against the ban.

From BBC

Shrubsole noted that vitamin D insufficiency is widely recognized as a public health concern in the United States, and many patients are advised to take supplements based on blood test results.

From Science Daily

Eurostar advised passengers to postpone their journeys on Tuesday to a later date, citing "major disruption" including severe delays and cancellations.

From Barron's

Beginning with the tree in the living area, Brown advised viewers to “tackle one section at a time,” and add single branches in at the end to make the tree appear fuller.

From MarketWatch