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Definition of advice - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
tipsguidance offered to help someone decide
- She gave me advice on choosing a college.
2.
legalTECH. professional opinion on legal mattersTECH.
- He sought legal advice before signing the contract.
3.
communicationDated UK formal notification or informationDated UK
- We received an advice about the shipment delay.
Expressions with advice
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depend strongly on someone for guidance or counsel
She leans heavily on her mentor for advice.
service providing advice over the phone
She called the advice line for legal help.
in a way that ignores what someone recommended
She left against her doctor's advice.
guidance from a healthcare professional
She sought medical advice for her persistent cough.
one suggestion or tip given to help someone
Let me give you a piece of advice.
listen to and follow someone's suggestions or guidance
She decided to take advice from her teacher.
follow the guidance or recommendation of someone
She decided to take her mentor's advice and apply for the job.
short guidance or recommendation given to someone
Let me give you a word of advice: stay focused.
section in a publication offering guidance on readers' problems
She read the advice column daily to find solutions for her issues.
person writing advice for readers in a column
The advice columnist answered questions about relationships and family.
sincere guidance based on genuine concern
She gave him advice from the heart about his career.
try to get guidance from health professionals about a physical or mental problem
If symptoms last more than three days, seek medical advice immediately.
helpful suggestion based on good judgment and facts
She always gives sound advice when I have problems.
bad or wrong suggestions about what to do
He failed the test because he got bum advice.
listen to and follow someone's guidance
She decided to heed her mentor's advice and apply for the job.
practical advice from personal experience or folk wisdom
His homespun advice helped me fix the car.
document detailing earnings and deductions
She received her salary advice via email every month.
listen to and follow someone's suggestion
You should heed your advice and take a break.
document sent to confirm payment
The company sent a remittance advice after the invoice was paid.
wise and thoughtful guidance or recommendations
She always gives sage advice when I need it most.
look for guidance from a trained expert on an important matter
You should seek professional advice before signing the contract.
document detailing earnings and deductions for a pay period
She checked her pay advice to verify the deductions.
internet meme featuring animals with text
The advice animal meme went viral quickly.
place where people receive information and help about practical or personal problems
She visited the local advice centre to discuss her housing issues.
Origin of advice
Latin, ad (to) + visum (see)
Terms with advice included in their meaning
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utility
describing information or advice that is useful
person
describing someone who aids by doing tasks or giving advice
advice
giving advice or recommendation
advice
useful piece of advice
guidance
give advice or recommendations to someone
communication
person who gives advice
advice
it would be sensible
employment
providing advice or guidance about jobs
medical facility
place for outpatient medical treatment or advice
guidance
seek information or advice from someone knowledgeable
advise
provide advice or direction to someone
religion
speech giving religious or moral advice during a service
guidance
advice on the best course of action
advice
suggested as good or suitable
advice
recommended or proposed as a good idea
guidance
advice or suggestions to help improve or solve problems
belief
believe in someone's judgment or advice
danger prevention
message or advice meant to prevent harm or danger
advice
only possible action is making a request or inquiry
health advice
simple healthy habits believed to help prevent illness
advice
suggests avoiding an action to prevent problems
shopping
resource offering advice for purchasing decisions
guidance
publication offering career advice and strategies
guidance
professional providing guidance and advice
Examples of advice in a sentence
I sought her advice before making the investment. She gave advice on the legal implications. His advice was crucial for the legal case. The bank sent an advice regarding the account update. An advice was issued to all employees about the new policy.
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- French:conseils, conseil juridique, ...
- German:Ratschläge, Rat, ...
- Italian:consiglio, parere legale, ...
- Spanish:consejo, asesoría legal, ...
- Portuguese:conselho, aconselhamento jurídico, ...
- Chinese:建议, 法律意见, ...
- Japanese:アドバイス, 法律相談, ...
- Arabic:نصيحة, مَشُورَةٌ, ...
- Hebrew:עֵצָה, יִיעוּץ מִשְׁפָּטִי, ...
- Russian:совет, консультация, ...
- Ukrainian:порада, юридична консультація, ...
- Hindi:सलाह, कानूनी सलाह, ...
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