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Inform vs. Advise

Inform

/ɪnˈfɔːm/

To tell someone something or give information about something

Examples:

Could you inform me about the meeting time?I must inform her of the good news.

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Advise

/ədˈvaɪz/

To give suggestions or recommendations to someone about what they should do

Examples:

Can you advise me on what to do?The doctor advised her to rest for a week.

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Ways to tell them apart:

Inform is about providing information without necessarily offering opinions.
Advise involves guidance or recommendations based on some level of expertise or opinion.
If youre telling someone about something new, you inform' them.
When offering recommendations or suggestions on what to do, you advise them.
Inform is more neutral, while advise implies a suggestion or course of action.

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