English Words for "Advice and Suggestion" | C1 Vocabulary

To act on

[ Verb ]

/ˈækt ˈɑːn/

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to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

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He chose to act on the financial advisor's recommendations to save for retirement.

The students were encouraged to act on the feedback provided by their teachers.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

act

phrase's particle

on

To hand out

[ Verb ]

/hˈænd ˈaʊt/

to provide abstract or intangible things, such as punishments, compliments, judgments, advice, etc., to someone

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

hand

phrase's particle

out

To nominate

[ Verb ]

n

o

ɑ:

m

i

ə

n

a

ə

t

e

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

Grammatical Information:

transitive

To offer

[ Verb ]

o

ɔ:

ff

f

e

ə

r

to present or propose something for acceptance or rejection

Grammatical Information:

ditransitive

To preach

[ Verb ]

p

r

ea

i:

ch

ʧ

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

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

To prompt

[ Verb ]

p

r

o

ɑ:

m

p

t

to encourage someone to do or say something

Grammatical Information:

ditransitive

To propose

[ Verb ]

p

r

o

ə

p

o

oʊ

s

z

e

to put forward a suggestion, plan, or idea for consideration

Grammatical Information:

transitive

To put forward

[ Verb ]

/pˌʊt fˈoːɹwɚd/

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

put

phrase's particle

forward

To put to

[ Verb ]

/pˈʊt tuː/

to present a plan or offer to someone for consideration

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

put

phrase's particle

to

Consultant

[ noun ]

c

k

o

ə

n

s

u

ʌ

l

t

a

ə

n

t

someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

Who is a "consultant"?

A consultant is an expert who provides advice and guidance to individuals or organizations in a specific field or industry. Consultants are hired for their specialized knowledge and skills to help solve problems, improve performance, or achieve goals. They may work independently or as part of consulting firms, offering strategic insights, analyzing data, developing recommendations, and implementing solutions customized to their clients' needs. Consultants operate across various areas including business, healthcare, technology, and more, contributing their expertise to support decision-making and enhance organizational success.

Counselor

[ noun ]

c

k

o

a

u

ʊ

n

s

e

ə

l

o

ə

r

an expert who advises people on their problems

Mentor

[ noun ]

m

e

ɛ

n

t

o

ɔ

r

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

Nominee

[ noun ]

n

o

ɑ

m

i

ə

n

ee

i:

someone who has been officially suggested for a position, award, etc.

Caution

[ noun ]

c

k

au

ɑ:

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

a piece of advice or a warning

Connotation

[ noun ]

c

k

o

ɑ

nn

n

o

ə

t

a

eɪ

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

a feeling or an idea suggested by a word aside from its literal or primary meaning

What is "connotation"?

Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning. Unlike denotation, which is the straightforward definition of a word, connotation encompasses the feelings, ideas, or images that a word evokes in people's minds. For example, the word "home" denotes a place where one lives, but it often carries connotations of warmth, safety, and comfort. Understanding connotation is important for effective communication, as it influences how messages are received and interpreted. The connotations of words can vary based on personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, and societal norms, impacting the overall meaning in a conversation or text.

Counseling

[ noun ]

c

k

o

a

u

ʊ

n

s

e

ə

l

i

ɪ

n

g

a process of providing guidance, support, and advice to someone facing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges

What is "counseling"?

Counseling is a professional service provided by trained individuals, often called counselors or therapists, who offer guidance, support, and advice to help individuals address personal, social, or psychological challenges. Counselors use various techniques, such as active listening, empathy, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, to help people in understanding their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Counseling aims to encourage personal growth, improve mental well-being, and enhance skills in dealing with life's challenges.

Guidance

[ noun ]

g

ui

aɪ

d

a

ə

n

c

s

e

help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

Hint

[ noun ]

h

i

ɪ

n

t

a slight suggestion or piece of advice that shows how a problem is solved

Indication

[ noun ]

i

ɪ

n

d

i

ə

c

k

a

eɪ

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

something that is a sign of another thing

Tip

[ noun ]

t

i

ɪ

p

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

Sure thing

[ phrase ]

/ʃˈʊɹ θˈɪŋ/

something that is guaranteed

uncertainty

Advisory

[ Adjective ]

a

æ

d

v

i

aɪ

s

z

o

ə

r

y

i

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

Encouraging

[ Adjective ]

e

ɛ

n

c

k

ou

ɜ

r

a

ɪ

g

ʤ

i

ɪ

n

g

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

discouraging

Guiding

[ Adjective ]

g

ui

aɪ

d

i

ɪ

n

g

offering helpful advice

Implicit

[ Adjective ]

i

ɪ

m

p

l

i

ɪ

c

s

i

ə

t

suggesting something without directly stating it

explicit

How-to

[ Adjective ]

/hˈaʊɾuː/

giving thorough instructions on a particular matter

Misleading

[ Adjective ]

m

i

ɪ

s

l

ea

i:

d

i

ɪ

n

g

intended to give a wrong idea or make one believe something that is untrue

Straight

[ Adjective ]

s

t

r

ai

eɪ

gh

t

direct and without any deceit

crooked

Receptive

[ Adjective ]

r

e

ɪ

c

s

e

ɛ

p

t

i

ɪ

v

e

open to listening or considering suggestions and new ideas

Supportive

[ Adjective ]

s

u

ə

pp

p

o

ɔ:

r

t

i

ɪ

v

e

giving encouragement or providing help

unsupportive

at one's suggestion

[ phrase ]

/æt sˈʌmwʌnz sədʒˈɛstʃən/

according to someone else's suggestion

If I were you

[ phrase ]

/ɪf aɪ wɜː jˈuː/

used to tell someone what is better for them to do

Now then

[ phrase ]

/nˈaʊ ðˈɛn/

used to draw attention to what someone wants to say

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