advisable

  • 11advisable — [[t]ædva͟ɪzəb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ, oft it v link ADJ to inf If you tell someone that it is advisable to do something, you are suggesting that they should do it, because it is sensible or is likely to achieve the result they want.… …

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  • 12advisable — adj. VERBS ▪ be, seem ▪ consider sth, deem sth, think sth ▪ We thought it advisable to seek police assistance. ADVERB …

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  • 13advisable — ad|vis|a|ble [ əd vaızəbl ] adjective if something is advisable, it is a good idea to do it, especially in order to avoid problems: It is advisable to wear sunscreen when out in the sun. ╾ ad|vis|a|bil|i|ty [ əd,vaızə bıləti ] noun uncount …

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  • 14advisable — UK [ədˈvaɪzəb(ə)l] / US adjective if something is advisable, it is a good idea to do it, especially in order to avoid problems It is advisable to keep your belongings with you at all times. Derived word: advisability UK [ədˌvaɪzəˈbɪlətɪ] / US… …

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  • 15advisable — [ədˈvaɪzəb(ə)l] adj if something is advisable, it is a good idea to do it, especially in order to avoid problems Ant: inadvisable It is advisable to keep your belongings with you at all times.[/ex] …

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  • 16advisable — advisability, advisableness, n. advisably, adv. /ad vuy zeuh beuhl/, adj. 1. proper to be advised or recommended; desirable or wise, as a course of action: Is it advisable for me to write to him? 2. open to or desirous of advice. [1640 50; ADVISE …

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  • 17advisable — adjective a) Worthy of being recommended; desirable. Perhaps it will be advisable for me to state my reasons for marrying. b) Capable of being advised or willing to be advised. Syn: prudent, wise, counselable …

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  • 18advisable — adjective it is advisable to book a table in advance Syn: judicious, desirable, preferable, well, best, sensible, prudent, proper, appropriate, apt, suitable, fitting, wise, recommended, suggested; expedient, politic, advantageous …

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  • 19Advisable-ness — Ad*vis a*ble ness, n. The quality of being advisable or expedient; expediency; advisability. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 20advisable — adjective Date: 1582 fit to be advised or done ; prudent Synonyms: see expedient • advisability noun • advisableness noun • advisably adverb …

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