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Do you give someone advise or advice?

Leia Doyle

Do you give someone advise or advice?

So, the main difference between advice vs advise is that “advise” (with an S) is a verb that to recommend, or to give information to someone. On the other hand, “advice” (with a C) is a noun: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action.

What is the word for giving someone advice?

counsel. verb. to give someone advice and help with their problems, especially as your job.

What can I say instead of advise?

synonyms for advise

  • charge.
  • commend.
  • direct.
  • encourage.
  • prepare.
  • suggest.
  • urge.
  • warn.

What is the best meaning of advice?

noun. an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.: I shall act on your advice.

What is the difference between advice and advices?

Advice is mainly used with the first meaning, and in this meaning it is a mass noun (that is, it has no plural). The business/legal meaning, however, is a count noun: it has a plural form, advices. Tip 1: there are just two possible forms for the noun: advice and advices.

How do you ask professional for advice?

When you ask someone for advice, be specific about the kind of help you need (job hunting advice, career change advice, etc.), request a specific amount of time (1530 minutes is usually appropriate) and offer to call the person or meet at his or her office at his or her convenience.

What is the best advice anyone has given you?

Here is the best advice anyone has ever given you*

  • Stop and take a breath. Say ‘I don’t know’ when you don’t know.
  • Put service above self.
  • Work on the biggest problems you can find.
  • Don’t worry about skills or luck.
  • Don’t be a victim.
  • Learn to love uncertainty.
  • Focus and ignore.
  • If you can’t be good, be silly.

How do experts give advice to others?

To offer expertise in a way that’s truly helpful, use it to inform the person about the decision at hand. Tell them what you know about their options, possibly offering a recommendation, then let them use that information to make a sound decision.

What is advice example?

Examples of advice in a Sentence 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.

What can I say instead of advice?

Synonyms of advice

  • adjuration,
  • admonishment,
  • admonition,
  • counsel,
  • guidance,
  • input.

    “Please advise” alternatives

    • Let me know.
    • I look forward to your answer.
    • Thanks for your help.
    • … Nothing at all.

    What is the difference between advice and advise?

    Advice is a noun that means a suggestion about what you should do. The C of advice sounds like S. Advise vs. Advice–How Should I Use Each? The S of advise sounds like a Z. To advise is to suggest what should be done, to recommend, or to give information to someone. In other words, to advise means to give advice.

    Which is correct please advise or Please Advise?

    Advice is a noun, meaning “suggestions for what to do,” and advise is a verb meaning “to give advice.” Mix up your s and your c and you’ll need advice on your spelling, as well as on the question you’re actually asking. In the end, there’s nothing grammatically wrong with “please advise.”

    What does it mean when someone gives you advice?

    When someone gives you a suggestion about what you should do, that’s advice. In this sense, it is an uncountable noun (that means you can’t have “an advice” or “many advices”). Elena gave her daughter advice about what to say to her father.

    Which is the best piece of advice to take?

    1. Take time to know yourself. “Know thyself” said Aristotle. When you know who you are, you can be wise about your goals, your dreams, your standards, your convictions. Knowing who you are allows you to live your life with purpose and meaning. 2. A narrow focus brings big results.