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Collocations for advice - noun

ADJECTIVE

constructive, excellent, good, helpful, practical, sensible, sound, useful, valuable
That's very sound advice.
bad, wrong
I think my lawyer gave me the wrong advice.
unsolicited
I will refrain from giving unsolicited advice.
clear
general
detailed
conflicting
confidential
impartial, independent
free
The website gives free, impartial advice on all aspects of saving energy.
expert, professional, specialist
It is essential to seek expert advice from a mental health professional.
financial, legal, medical

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… OF ADVICE

bit, piece, word
Can I give you a friendly word of advice?

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VERB + advice

give (sb), offer (sb), pass on, provide (sb with)
I hope I can pass on some useful advice.
get, obtain, receive, take
I think you need to take legal advice.
ask, ask for, go to sb for, seek, turn to sb for
Go to your doctor and ask for advice.
She asked her mother's advice.
accept, act on, follow, heed, listen to, take
I wished that I had followed her advice.
disregard, ignore, reject

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advice + NOUN

centre (BrE)
The Local Authority runs an advice centre in the town.
column
She writes a weekly advice column in the local paper.

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PREPOSITION

against sb's advice
Permission was given against the advice of the planning officers.
on sb's advice
On the advice of his experts he bought another company.
advice about
advice about bringing up children
advice for
Here is some advice for pregnant women.
advice on
Can you give me some advice on where to buy good maps?
advice to
My advice to you would be to wait a few months.

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