advisable
adjective [after verb] /ədˈvaɪ.zə.bl̩/Definition
› If something is advisable, it will avoid problems if you do it: [+ to infinitive] It's advisable to book seats at least a week in advance. A certain amount of caution is advisable at this point.Giving advice advisability /ədˌvaɪ.zəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
/-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] › They discussed the advisability of building so near to the airport.Giving advice
/-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] › They discussed the advisability of building so near to the airport.Giving advice(Definition of advisable adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admonish verb
- admonition noun
- advice noun
- advise verb
- adviser noun
- advisory adjective
- agony aunt noun
- brain trust noun
- bum steer noun
- caution noun (WARNING)
- consulting adjective
- counselling noun
- hint noun (ADVICE)
- lifestyle manager noun
- mentor verb
- Monday-morning quarterback idiom
- pick sb's brains idiom
- preach verb (ADVISE)
- professional advice noun
- tip noun (INFORMATION)
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