advisor
ədˈvaɪ.zər
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Definition of advisor - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
communicationUSperson who gives adviceUS
  • She sought an advisor for her career decisions.
consultant counselor mentor
2.
careerTECH.expert who provides professional adviceTECH.
  • She is a legal advisor for the company.
consultant counselor mentor
3.
educationUSofficial in an academic settingUS
  • He met with his advisor to discuss his thesis topic.
counselor mentor
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Expressions with advisor

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employee who advises customers on purchases
The sales advisor recommended the best laptop for my needs..
staff member who helps customers with questions choices and problem solving
The customer advisor explained the different insurance options to me.
person who helps students plan studies and meet school requirements
My academic advisor suggested I take fewer courses this semester.
person who gives advice on career choices
The careers advisor helped me choose a suitable career path.
attention and influence of an advisor
She has the advisor's ear on important matters.
ability to provide wise guidance
Her success is attributed to the advisor's touch in her career decisions.

Origin of advisor

Latin, ad (to) + visere (to look at)

Terms with advisor included in their meaning

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advisor
person who advises on career choices
career advisor
professional who advises on career choices
advisor
person who gives advice to basketball players
advisor
teacher who advises students on career choices
public figures
advisor or manager guiding a public figure
advisor
person who advises calm and rational thinking
guidance
trusted guide and advisor
business
professional advisor helping clients plan and improve messages for different audiences

Examples of advisor in a sentence

  • He was her trusted advisor during the crisis.
  • He works as an advisor to the board of directors.
  • The advisor approved her course schedule.
  • She consulted her advisor about the internship.

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  1. French:conseiller, conseillère, ...
  2. German:Berater, Consultant, ...
  3. Italian:consigliere, consigliere accademico, ...
  4. Spanish:consejero, consultor, ...
  5. Portuguese:orientador, assessor, ...
  6. Chinese:顾问, 参谋, ...
  7. Japanese:アドバイザー, 顧問, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَشَار, ناصح مهني, ...
  9. Hebrew:יוֹעֵץ, יוֹעֶצֶת, ...
  10. Russian:консультант, адвокат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:радник, експерт, ...
  12. Hindi:सलाहकार, कंसल्टेंट, ...
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