offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone: [with object and infinitive]:I advised him to go home [with object]:he advised caution [no object]:we advise against sending cash by post
[with object] recommend:sleeping pills are not advised
[with object] inform (someone) about a fact or situation in a formal or official way:you will be advised of the requirements [with object and clause]:the lawyer advised the court that his client wished to give evidence
