adjective
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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His mother, Gloria James, supported him and advised James to listen to uncle Curt.
From Los Angeles Times
She was advised by the police not to be alone after receiving this news.
From BBC
People displaying any of these symptoms are advised to call 999.
From BBC
Emails disclosed by the US justice department show she referred to the disgraced financier in emails as "Uncle Jeffrey", advised him on how to push back against media and accepted luxury gifts from him.
From BBC
Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed during the fire and the excavation process required to extinguish it.
From BBC
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