advise

Universal Words verb 1 ~ (sb) (against sth / against doing sth) to tell sb what you think they should do in a particular situation: [V] I would strongly advise against going out on your own. * [VN] Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. * I'd advise extreme caution. * [VNtoinf] Police are advising fans without tickets to stay away. * I'd advise you not to tell him. * [Vthat] They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. * [VNthat] It is strongly advised that you take out some form of medical insurance. * [V-ing] I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. * [Vspeech, VNspeech] 'Get there early,' she advised (them). seealsoILL-ADVISED, WELLADVISED 2 ~ (sb) on sth