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).