advised against (B1)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: ədˈvaɪzd əˈɡɛnst
Definition
To recommend that someone should not do something, or that something should not be done.
Examples
The financial advisor advised against investing in that volatile stock.
My parents advised me against going out late at night.
The committee advised against the proposed changes due to potential risks.
How to Use advised against
- advise against doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To recommend that a particular action should not be performed. — "She advised against making any hasty decisions."
- advise against something (prepositional phrase)
- To recommend that a particular thing should not be done or pursued. — "The board advised against the merger."
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