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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 /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of advised

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


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However, he’s also made timely past warnings of technology selloffs and advised investors to buy equities during an early stage of the pandemic.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Zacharia was later advised by lawyers that she could provide legal analysis based on her law degree and international transaction experience, the person said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

In East Timor, people were out in the capital Dili under a yellow-tinged sky, but most were wearing masks, as the government advised a day earlier in announcing the school closures.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Amorim was furious Manchester United's director of football had subtly advised him to change tactics for the previous game against Wolves.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

“You see now, my queenly Blanche,” began Lady Ingram, “she encroaches. Be advised, my angel girl—and—”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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