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advisora person who gives advice, especially someone who is employed to give advice about a particular subject

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a person who gives advice, especially someone who is employed to give advice about a particular subject

Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈvaɪzər/

Example Sentences

  • My academic advisor told me to take easier classes, but I think he just wants me to graduate before he retires.
  • The investment advisor's own portfolio was doing so poorly that he started asking his clients for advice.
  • She works as a career advisor at the university, helping students choose their future paths.

advisor

NOUN

[/ədˈvaɪzər/]

a person who gives advice, especially someone who is employed to give advice about a particular subject

Her financial advisor explains retirement options with a clear, friendly chart.
💡 Concept

Her financial advisor explains retirement options with a clear, friendly chart.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ədˈvaɪzər/
🇬🇧 UK/ədˈvaɪzə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootadvise
Suffix--or/-er

🎵Rhyme

wiserkaiserriser
wiser
kaiser
riser

🔗Collocations

financial advisor
academic advisor
legal advisor
senior advisor
investment advisor
consult an advisor

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My academic advisor told me to take easier classes, but I think he just wants me to graduate before he retires.

😄 Fun example

The investment advisor's own portfolio was doing so poorly that he started asking his clients for advice.

She works as a career advisor at the university, helping students choose their future paths.

The company hired a strategic advisor to help navigate the merger process.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

consultantcounselorguidementorcoach

Antonyms

adviseeclientstudent

Related

adviceadviseadvisoryconsultationguidance

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