advise
verb (used with object)
to give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following.
had advised
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past perfectof advise.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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William had advised him not to rush the relationship with the divorced American former television actress three years his senior, Harry said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Reform UK said Essex Police had advised Farage not to attend the count "due to a credible threat against him".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Confederation of Businesses of Ceuta had advised shops and other commercial establishments to remain closed "until security can be guaranteed".
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
An email earlier this week had advised passengers of the new app's arrival, but it was not available to download until Thursday.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
In the lead was a girl I had talked to in Shageluk, who had advised me not to stand around at the checkpoints and jabber.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
