Ad*vise" (#), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Advised (#); p. pr. & vb. n. Advising (#).] [OE. avisen to perceive, consider, inform, F. aviser, fr. LL. advisare. advisare; ad + visare, fr. L. videre, visum, to see. See Advice, and cf. Avise.]

1.

To give advice to; to offer an opinion, as worthy or expedient to be followed; to counsel; to warn.

"I shall no more advise thee."

Milton.

2.

To give information or notice to; to inform; -- with of before the thing communicated; as, we were advised of the risk.

To advise one's self, to bethink one's self; to take counsel with one's self; to reflect; to consider. [Obs.]

Bid thy master well advise himself. Shak.

Syn. -- To counsel; admonish; apprise; acquaint.

 

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Ad*vise", v. t.

1.

To consider; to deliberate.

[Obs.]

Advise if this be worth attempting. Milton.

2.

To take counsel; to consult; -- followed by with; as, to advise with friends.

 

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