See Also: historian(dictionary)
historian(dictionary)

advise (oh) and historian (oh)


advise (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: aviser, from avis; ADVICE]
[I and T] to tell someone what you think they should do, especially when you know more than they do about something
::She needed someone to advise her.
::'Make sure that you keep the documents in a safe place,' Otley advised him.
advise sb to do sth
::Evans advised him to leave London.
::You are strongly advised to take out medical insurance when visiting China.
advise sb against (doing) sth
::I'd advise you against saying anything to the press.
advise that
::Experts advise that sunscreen be reapplied every one to two hours.
advise caution/patience/restraint etc
(=advise people to be careful, patient etc)
::The makers advise extreme caution when handling this material.
[I and T] to be employed to give advice on a subject about which you have special knowledge or skill
advise on
::She's been asked to advise on Training the new Sales team.
advise sb on sth
::He advises us on tax matters.
[T] formal to tell someone about something
advise sb of sth
::We'll advise you of any changes in the delivery dates.
:: Keep us advised of (=continue to tell us about) any new developments.
advise sb that
::They advised him that the tour would proceed.
you would be well/ill advised to do sth
used to tell someone that it is wise or unwise to do something
::You would be well advised to stay in bed and rest.

historian (oh)



someone who studies history, or the history of a particular thing
Art/literary/military etc historian