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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And fans were advised not to contact the rescue agency: “They do not have the resources.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
People with diabetes may use sugar substitutes more frequently because they are often advised to limit products that rapidly raise blood sugar.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
The Foreign Office has advised against all travel to Iran since 2022, saying that people can be detained there for simply for having a British passport or connections to the UK.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The State Department has advised citizens to avoid all travel to the DRC amid the Ebola outbreak, though many Americans are in the country working for nongovernmental organizations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Save it for the NBA Finals,” he advised.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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