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Assist vs. Advise — What's the Difference?

Assist vs. Advise — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Assist and Advise

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Assist

To give help or support to, especially as a subordinate or supplement; aid
The clerk assisted the judge by looking up related precedents. Her breathing was assisted by a respirator.

Advise

Offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone
We advise against sending cash by post
I advised him to go home
He advised caution

Assist

To give aid or support
Who assisted during the operation?.

Advise

To offer advice to; counsel
Advised him to study abroad.
Advised that we should reconsider the idea.

Assist

To be present, as at a conference
"Mr. Dick had regularly assisted at our councils, with a meditative and sage demeanor. He never made a suggestion but once" (Charles Dickens).
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Advise

To recommend; suggest
Advised patience.

Assist

The act of giving aid; help
Cleaned the garage with the assist of a friend.

Advise

To inform; notify
Advised us that the meeting had been postponed.

Assist

A fielding and throwing of a baseball in such a way that enables a teammate to put out a runner.

Advise

To offer advice
How would you advise?.

Assist

A pass, as in basketball or ice hockey, that enables the receiver to score.

Advise

To take counsel; consult
She advised with her associates.

Assist

A mechanical device providing aid.

Advise

(transitive) 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.
The lawyer advised me to drop the case, since there was no chance of winning.

Assist

To help.
Tutor feedback assists the learning process.

Advise

(transitive) To recommend; to offer as advice.
The dentist advised brushing three times a day.

Assist

(sports) To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.

Advise

(transitive) To give information or notice to; to inform or counsel; — with of before the thing communicated.
We were advised of the risk.

Assist

(medicine) To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.

Advise

(intransitive) To consider, to deliberate.

Assist

(archaic) To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).
A great part of the nobility assisted to his opinion.

Advise

To look at, watch; to see.

Assist

To be present (at an event, occasion etc.).

Advise

To consult (with).

Assist

A helpful action or an act of giving.
The foundation gave a much needed assist to the shelter.

Advise

To deliver judgment after a case has been reserved for further consideration.

Assist

(sports) The act of helping another player score points or goals

Advise

Misspelling of advice

Assist

(soccer) A decisive pass made to the goal scorer

Advise

To give advice to; to offer an opinion, as worthy or expedient to be followed; to counsel; to warn.

Assist

(baseball) A defensive play, allowing a teammate to record a putout.
He had two assists in the game.

Advise

To give information or notice to; to inform; - with of before the thing communicated; as, we were advised of the risk.
Bid thy master well advise himself.

Assist

To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.
Assist me, knight. I am undone!

Advise

To consider; to deliberate.
Advise if this be worth attempting.

Assist

To lend aid; to help.
With God not parted from him, as was feared,But favoring and assisting to the end.

Advise

To take counsel; to consult; - followed by with; as, to advise with friends.

Assist

To be present as a spectator; as, to assist at a public meeting.

Advise

Give advice to;
The teacher counsels troubled students
The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud

Assist

The activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
He gave me an assist with the housework
Could not walk without assistance
Rescue party went to their aid
Offered his help in unloading

Advise

Give information or notice to;
I advised him that the rent was due

Assist

(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

Advise

Make a proposal, declare a plan for something

Assist

Give help or assistance; be of service;
Everyone helped out during the earthquake
Can you help me carry this table?
She never helps around the house

Assist

Act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

Assist

Work for or be a servant to;
May I serve you?
She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
Can you wait on our table, please?
Is a salesperson assisting you?
The minister served the King for many years

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