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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, ədˈvaɪzɪdlɪ /

adjective

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

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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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According to the minutes, the commission was "advised" of the initial £350,000 cost estimate in February 2022 and approved a business case in October that year.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

At the height of the Vietnam War, Sen. George Aiken famously advised President Lyndon B. Johnson to “declare victory and go home.”

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

American Heart Assn. representatives advised the government on the science behind its dietary advice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It advised patients to conduct regular liver panel testing when first taking the treatment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"Try to sleep it off," Samira advised, once she got out of the pool.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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