be advised

VERB

hear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine discover find out gather learn pick up receive see understand

STRONG

apperceive ascertain catch descry glean tumble unearth

WEAK

be informed be led to believe be told of catch on get the picture get wind of get wise to have on good authority

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss misunderstand overlook

WEAK

ignore

Example Sentences

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What’s Next: Preventative action could be advised before the situation escalates.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Any undergraduate who scribbled such gibberish in a history or poli-sci term paper would be advised to switch majors.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

If someone is still going through a hard time or has had episodes before, he may be advised to stay on the medication, Deka says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Hunt tried to toss the show back to a second, remote pundit, then seemed to be advised by producers to go to commercial instead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

Dear Mrs. O’Brien, Inasmuch as you have not succumbed to the imminence of litigation in our previous epistle be advised that we are in consultation with our barrister above in Dublin.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

be advised

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