advise

verb8

1. •
   to give someone an opinion about what they should do

   • The dentist advised me to brush three times a day.
   • The lawyer advised me to drop the case, since there was no chance of winning.
2. •
   To recommend; to offer as advice.

   • The dentist advised brushing three times a day.
3. •
   To formally give information or notice to; to inform or counsel.

   • We were advised of the risk.
4. •
   (formal) To provide information to a sovereign or head of state which they have previously asked for.

   • Empress, I advise you that your audience with the Prime Minister is in 15 minutes, ma'am.
5. •
   To deliver judgment after a case has been reserved for further consideration.
6. •
   (no longer used) To consult (with).

   • The armies drawing constantly nearer to each other, the king advised with his council, whether he should march against the Britons, or sall upon the count of Gharolois. — 1746
7. •
   (no longer used) To consider, to deliberate.

   • […] Samson is reported to the King accordingly. His Majesty, advising of it for a moment, orders that Samson be brought in with the other Twelve. — 1843
8. •
   (no longer used) To look at, watch; to see.

   • when that villain he auiz'd, which late / Affrighted had the fairest Florimell, / Full of fiers fury, and indignant hate, / To him he turned […] — 1590