verb
advise
To formally inform someone of something.
The airline advises passengers of a change in departure time.
Etymology
Old French aviser could mean to inform. This formal use retains that informational sense: advising people of a fact makes it known to them rather than necessarily recommending action.
More examples
- Please advise us when the shipment has arrived.
- The school advised parents that classes would start later.
- We are advising all applicants of the revised deadline.
Forms
advise · advises · advised · advising