verb

1. To give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or expedient to be followed.

   "The dentist advised me to brush three times a day."

2. To recommend; to offer as advice.

   "The dentist advised brushing three times a day."

3. To give information or notice to; to inform or counsel; — with of before the thing communicated.

   "The lawyer advised me to drop the case, since there was no chance of winning."

4. To consider, to deliberate.

5. To look at, watch; to see.

6. To consult (with).