take advice

take advice
take advice
1. To ask for advice, esp in legal matters
2. To act on advice
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Main Entry:advice

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obtain information and guidance, typically from an expert

he should take advice from his accountant

usu. take someone's advice act according to recommendations given

he took my advice and put his house up for sale


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