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Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation - Advice and Counsel

Here you will learn some English words related to advice and counsel such as "worth", "urge", and "preach".

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Words Related to Decision, Suggestion, and Obligation
opinion
opinion
[noun]

a piece of advice given by an expert regarding a particular subject

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oracle
oracle
[noun]

a priest or priestess serving as a mediator through whom the gods were thought to give their message in classical antiquity

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ought to
ought to
[Verb]

used to indicate what is morally, socially, or practically the right thing to do

Ex: You ought to be honest in business .
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pointer
pointer
[noun]

a piece of advice or an opinion that someone offers one concerning what to do or how to act in a particular situation or circumstance

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to preach
to preach
[Verb]

to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

Ex: He annoyed his friends with his tendency to preach about the dangers of technology and social media , urging them to disconnect and live in the moment .
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preachy
preachy
[Adjective]

tending to persuade people by offering moral advice

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to proffer

‌to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something

Ex: As a seasoned traveler , Emily proffered suggestions for itinerary planning and sightseeing to her friends visiting from abroad .
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to recommend

to suggest a specific course of action

Ex: The doctor recommended that the patient increase their intake of fruits and vegetables to improve their overall health .
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recommendation

a suggestion or piece of advice given to someone officially, especially about the course of action that they should take

Ex: Based on the teacher 's recommendation, she decided to take advanced classes .
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rule
rule
[noun]

a principle or standard that ordinarily governs behavior or conduct

Ex: The rules of conduct were explained at orientation .
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saw
saw
[noun]

a short, widely repeated saying that expresses a commonly accepted truth

Ex: That saw has been passed down for generations.
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sermon
sermon
[noun]

ethical advice that one gives during a long conversation

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to sermonize

to deliver a religious speech, often with the intention of imparting moral or spiritual guidance

Ex: During the ceremony , the religious leader took a moment to sermonize about the values of love and unity .
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shall
shall
[Verb]

used to ask advice, questions, or making suggestions using the pronoun I or we

Ex: Shall I call the restaurant to make a reservation ?
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should
should
[Verb]

used to ask for or give advice or recommendations

Ex: Should we invest in this stock ?
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steer
steer
[noun]

a signal, advice, or indication pointing to a potential opportunity or course of action

Ex: A steer in the right direction helped him start his business .
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the blind leading the blind

used to describe a situation in which an incompetent or inexperienced person is advising others who have no knowledge or experience at all

Ex: The group of amateurs trying to fix the car's engine was a classic case of the blind leading the blind.
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tip
tip
[noun]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

Ex: The financial advisor provided tips for saving money and planning for retirement .
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to turn to

to seek guidance, help, or advice from someone

Ex: During difficult times , people often turn to their friends for emotional support .
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to urge
to urge
[Verb]

to strongly recommend something

Ex: The professor urged reflection on historical events to better understand contemporary social issues .
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to want
to want
[Verb]

used to advise someone or give suggestions about a certain matter

Ex: You want to wear sunscreen to avoid getting sunburned .
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to warn
to warn
[Verb]

to tell someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unfavorable situation

Ex: They warned the travelers about potential delays at the airport .
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to warn off

‌to try to talk someone out of something or to advise against it

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worth
worth
[Adjective]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

Ex: This book is worth reading for anyone interested in history .
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would
would
[Verb]

used to offer, suggest, or ask for advice politely

Ex: She asked whether I would help her prepare .
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