Adjective
Worthy of being recommended; desirable.
Usage- of a course of action
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Perhaps it will be advisable for me to state my reasons for marrying.
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Owing to the war, it was not thought advisable to carry out repairs to this pier, as this would have involved the temporary narrowing of the channel, and it was not until 1919 that it was decided to proceed with the construction of a steel-pile coffer dam round the south pier.
Capable of being advised or willing to be advised.
Usage- of a person
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Adjective
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
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such action is neither necessary nor advisable
extreme caution is advisable
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it is advisable to telephone first