Collocation
give advice
to offer suggestions or guidance to help someone decide what to do
Definition
'give advice' is a common English collocation. to offer suggestions or guidance to help someone decide what to do
give + advice (to someone)
“Try not to give advice unless someone asks for it.”
Examples
- My older sister always gives advice when I have problems at school.
- The doctor gave advice on how to manage my back pain.
- He gives advice to new employees during their first week.
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- Our teacher gave advice about studying for the final exam.
- Before you invest, speak to someone who can give advice you can trust.
- I was nervous, but my manager gave advice that helped me handle the meeting.
- As a mentor, she gives advice without judging, and that makes people open up.
- If you are not qualified, do not give advice on legal matters.
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More verb + nouns
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- do business to conduct commercial activity; to buy, sell, or work with another company professionally