What does WISES mean?

Wises

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions:

• To become aware or informed; to gain knowledge or understanding.
• To advise or counsel.
• To make or express a decision or judgment.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /waɪzɪz/
• UK: /waɪzɪz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "wises" is a verb that originated from the Old English word "wīsian," meaning "to show the way, guide, direct." It is commonly used in informal or colloquial contexts to mean becoming aware or informed, advising or counseling, or making a decision or judgment.

5. Synonyms:

• Advise
• Counsel
• Inform
• Judge
• Decide

6. Related Words:

• Wised
• Wiser
• Wises
• Wisps
• Witch

7. Example Sentences:

• After doing some research, he wises up about the true cost of the project.
• The manager wised the team about the new company policy.
• She wised to take the job offer after considering all the pros and cons.