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: information or notice given
—usually used in plural
… the latest advices from Mexico …—
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: an official notice concerning a business transaction
payment advices
Synonyms
Examples of advice in a Sentence
Parties have to make decisions involving millions of dollars based on incomplete information; to help make those decisions, they inevitably seek advice from pollsters they trust.
—Noam Scheiber, New Republic, 24 Feb. 2003
Of all the e-mail advice I've received about my herniated disk, from acupuncture to zen, the most immediately applicable has been this: Channel your daily rage away from your spine.
—Robert Lipsyte, New York Times, 21 July 2002
My advice is to sell your old car and get a new one.
Take my advice and sell your old car.
He needs advice from an expert.
She's been giving him some expert advice about investing.
“May I ask your advice about something?” “Certainly. I'm always happy to give advice when asked for it.”
Noam Scheiber, New Republic, 24 Feb. 2003
Of all the e-mail advice I've received about my herniated disk, from acupuncture to zen, the most immediately applicable has been this: Channel your daily rage away from your spine.
—Robert Lipsyte, New York Times, 21 July 2002
My advice is to sell your old car and get a new one.
Take my advice and sell your old car.
He needs advice from an expert.
She's been giving him some expert advice about investing.
“May I ask your advice about something?” “Certainly. I'm always happy to give advice when asked for it.”
Recent Examples on the Web
The positions of Israel’s military allies in Europe — whose forces assisted Israel, the United States and Jordan in responding to the salvo of more than 300 Iranian drones and missiles that targeted Israel — largely echoed the advice of the White House.
—Matt Viser, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
He was recently hospitalized for suicidal ideations and left the University Health Behavioral against medical advice, the release said.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
So many are already expressing their excitement to read and hear all of Garten's advice.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2024
His journey, initiated by a mentor’s advice in 2007, has been a testament to the power of persistence, client-centric service, and community involvement.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Fieri’s advice comes in the form of tough love, which makes sense for their brotherly relationship.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
But financial professionals caution against following advice proliferating on the social media platform that might be unsound.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Hundreds of representatives from various businesses squeezed into a Baird Center exhibit hall Thursday seeking answers and advice from the Secret Service, local law enforcement, city officials and the Republican National Committee's Committee on Arrangements.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Money moves for life: For a more sweeping overview of my timeless money advice, see Michelle Singletary’s Money Milestones.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Matt Viser, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024
He was recently hospitalized for suicidal ideations and left the University Health Behavioral against medical advice, the release said.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2024
So many are already expressing their excitement to read and hear all of Garten's advice.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2024
His journey, initiated by a mentor’s advice in 2007, has been a testament to the power of persistence, client-centric service, and community involvement.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Fieri’s advice comes in the form of tough love, which makes sense for their brotherly relationship.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
But financial professionals caution against following advice proliferating on the social media platform that might be unsound.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Hundreds of representatives from various businesses squeezed into a Baird Center exhibit hall Thursday seeking answers and advice from the Secret Service, local law enforcement, city officials and the Republican National Committee's Committee on Arrangements.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024
Money moves for life: For a more sweeping overview of my timeless money advice, see Michelle Singletary’s Money Milestones.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Advice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advice. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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advice
noun
ad·vice
əd-ˈvīs 
1
: recommendation regarding a decision or course of conduct
he shall have power, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to make treaties—U.S. Constitution art. II
U.S. Constitution art. IIadvice of counsel
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: an official notice concerning a business transaction
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