advised

/əd'vaizd/

Thân thiện

The manager advised the team to review the new safety procedures.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having received information or guidance: Describes a state of being informed, counseled, or given recommendations about a matter.
   • Characterized by careful prior consideration or counsel: Describes an action, decision, or plan that is the result of thoughtful deliberation or expert guidance.

Usage

The word "advised" is primarily used as an adjective. It often follows a linking verb like "be," "keep," or "remain" to describe a state of being informed. It can also precede a noun to describe the nature of an action or decision.

Examples

• As an adjective following a linking verb:
  • The committee was advised of the potential risks before making a decision.
  • Please keep me advised of any changes to the schedule.
• As an adjective preceding a noun (often hyphenated in compound adjectives):
  • The company took well-advised precautions to protect its data.
  • His ill-advised comments caused a public relations crisis.

Advanced Usage

• "To be advised": To be in a state of having received counsel or information. This is a formal or professional phrase.
  • The director will be advised on the legal implications.
• "To keep someone advised": To ensure someone continues to receive updates or information.
  • Our agent will keep you advised of the negotiation's progress.

Variants and Related Words

• Advisedly (adverb): In a considered and deliberate manner; after careful thought.
  • He chose his words advisedly during the sensitive interview.
• Well-advised (compound adjective): Showing wisdom or sound judgment, typically resulting from good advice or careful thought.
  • It would be well-advised to review the contract thoroughly.
• Ill-advised (compound adjective): Showing poor judgment; unwise.
  • Starting the project without funding was an ill-advised move.

Synonyms

• Informed: Having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation.
• Counseled: Given professional or expert advice.
• Prudent: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Antonyms

• Uninformed: Not having or showing knowledge or information about something.
• Ignorant: Lacking knowledge, information, or awareness about a particular thing.
• Reckless: Without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action.

Related Phrases

• Take advice: To accept and act on recommendations given by others.
  • You should take advice from a financial expert.
• Seek advice: To look for guidance or recommendations.
  • I need to seek advice on which course to choose.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having received information
   • be kept advised
2. having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
   • a well-advised delay in carrying out the plan

Từ đồng nghĩa

• well-advised