to take advice

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to take advice - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Advice \Ad*vice"\, n. [OE. avis, F. avis; ? + OF. vis, fr. L.
     visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see, so that
     vis meant that which has seemed best. See Vision, and cf.
     Avise, Advise.]
     1. An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be
        followed; counsel.
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              We may give advice, but we can not give conduct.
                                                    --Franklin.
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     2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obs.]
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              How shall I dote on her with more advice,
              That thus without advice begin to love her? --Shak.
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     3. Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late
        advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.
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     Note: In commercial language, advice usually means
           information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in
           reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as, a letter
           of advice. --McElrath.
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     4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act.
        --Wharton.
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     Advice boat, a vessel employed to carry dispatches or to
        reconnoiter; a dispatch boat.
  
     To take advice.
        (a) To accept advice.
        (b) To consult with another or others.
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     Syn: Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition;
          exhortation; information; notice.
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