adjective
Other Word Forms
- advisedly adverb
- advisedness noun
Etymology
Origin of advised
A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; advise, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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At this stage, the cancer is advanced and she is advised that treatment may not be effective.
From BBC
People already there have been advised to shelter.
From BBC
British nationals are currently advised to stay where they are and follow the instructions of local authorities, as well as monitor the Foreign Office's travel advice, which officials expect to change rapidly.
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The Foreign Office has advised British Nationals in the region to register their presence with the UK government to receive updates on the situation in the Middle East.
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Navy advised tanker companies to avoid nearby waters because it couldn’t guarantee their safety, according to an alert from an industry body.
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