Meaning

• 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."

• To recommend; to offer as advice.

  "The dentist advised brushing three times a day."

• 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."

• To consider, to deliberate.

• To look at, watch; to see.

• To consult (with).