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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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Actor Russell Crowe, a fellow Australian and mentor, advised me to go back and forth between L.A. and Australia and act as much as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
The company advised customers to pay by cash because of problems with electronic payment systems.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Anyone who may have been exposed to measles should first determine whether they have been vaccinated against measles by checking their immunization records, the public health department advised.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
Normally, we're advised to knock coffee on the head around lunchtime so you're going to tweak that for the World Cup.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
It was this, I conceive, which led to the Shade’s being advised by the gallery to “turn over!”—a recommendation which it took extremely ill.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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