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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Torossian said doctors had advised the Swedish authorities the process of moving Mason to the UK would pose a "danger to his life".
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Shoppers trying to identify Taylor Farms products themselves have occasionally been advised to look for packaging codes beginning with “TF” or similar letters.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
We have now been advised that, because of the bonus, our ACA subsidy may be affected.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
“We were advised to return the bonus and take out a home-equity loan.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
It wasn’t ash or gases that he advised Rombach to be wary of, but the floods and lahars.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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