advise about vs advise on

Both 'advise about' and 'advise on' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Advise about' is used when giving information or recommendations concerning a particular topic or subject, while 'advise on' is used when giving guidance or recommendations on how to deal with a situation or problem.

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advise about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used when giving information or recommendations concerning a particular topic or subject.

Examples:

Can you advise me about the best places to visit in the city?
She advised him about the risks involved in the project.

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Ernesto also gave out some other great advise about photography in general.
I wouldn't know what to advise about the face.
Paolo showed us everything and great advise about attractions in the region. The apartment was clean as the entire system and equipped with all necessities.
Can you advise about the nearest B:SM car parks and how to get to the cruise terminal?
Just scroll down to choose your pneumatic wheels or read the following explanation about various types and advise about how to buy, use, and fit pneumatic wheels for your application.
Furthermore, our office is active in promoting internationalisation of the study programmes and academic instruction; as an example, we advise about and support the process of implementation of integrated programmes (Double or Joint Degree Programmes).
I only advise about Americanism.
Key support is also provided by the Technical Consultants, who shall be on hand to give advise about the most rapid and effective method of intervention for cosmetic flaws which respects the requirements of the individual patients, applying and reflecting the serious approach represented by Puraderma.
With Vista you can also look under Problem History under System & Maintenance, Problem Reporting. Sometimes MicroSoft will advise about the likely cause if you use this facility to report the problem to them as well.
For any question regarding the Easy Expat website itself, to highlight broken links or access problems, or to advise about improvements or offer assistance, please use the form below.
A sales engineer from our branch or an authorized distributor in your country will provide you with all the support to transfer your order and to advise about the product you are looking for.
Each year, the clinic advises about 400 women, both from Switzerland and abroad.
Awaiting for this date we continue our exchanges with Jacques, who gives us some advises about what to do in case of a crisis.
A multilingual staff will be at your complete disposal 24 hours a day in order to let you spend a memorable stay in Rome giving you the best advises about restaurants, museums, theatres or interesting excursions.
(with details and goods advises about the routes)
He gave us wonderful advises about the region, places to visit, restaurants, events and littles nice towns not known by tourists!
In this document are reported some advises about grifo web site use, with the intention to considerably help either the potential customer, that search for a product, or the real customer, that has already bought something.
And you needn't advise me about the catering.
The doctor will advise you about the individualised dose of NutropinAq.
Your doctor will advise you about the correct dose of cisplatin.

Alternatives:

give advice about
offer advice about
provide advice about
counsel about
recommendations about

advise on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used when giving guidance or recommendations on how to deal with a situation or problem.

Examples:

I need someone to advise me on how to invest my money.
She advised him on how to handle the difficult situation.

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He wants my advise on a patient of his.
They will also be able to advise on a further course of action.
He gave us good advise on where to watch the fireworks on July 4th.
We also advise on choice of transformer components.
Now this is Louise, she can advise on international diplomatic protocols, same goes for Samuel...
Hang tight till I advise on the kid.
Hang tight till I advise on the kid.
I don't know why you pay me to advise on these matters.
Can the Commission advise on: 1.
The CCP's risk committee should advise on such outsourcing.
Your doctor will advise on the number of tablets to be taken.
Fiam distributors are professionals able to advise on the most suitable solution for each requirement.
I therefore advise on a little patience here.
Perhaps Sir Richard might advise on the way forward.
Guest Pets Allowed: No Please call so innkeeper may advise on rooms and policies.
Staff can advise on nearby parking facilities, tours and restaurants.
Staff can advise on the many hiking and mountain biking trails in the area.
The Scientific Committees advise on their safety.
Your guide will also advise on technique regarding skating on natural ice.
The physical therapy team can also advise on appropriate exercise for school in order to support participation.

Alternatives:

give advice on
offer advice on
provide advice on
counsel on
recommendations on

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