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Seek your advice
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
'seek your advice' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when asking someone to give you advice, help or guidance. For example: "I'm having trouble deciding on my career path, so I'm seeking your advice."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Formal & Business
Wiki
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11 human-written examples
I seek your advice".
News & Media
In facing this decision, I seek your advice and opinion.
News & Media
Mr Speaker, can I seek your advice on how I can express my deep sorrow for something the prime minister referred to earlier?
News & Media
He wrote: "Before I submit my name to Fifa and formalise my candidacy – if I do – and as your president it is my obligation and duty to seek your advice and opinion".
News & Media
"The fact is you are my very best friend, I tell you everything, I confide in you, I seek your advice, I love you, care about you, worry about you, we laugh and cry together," the letter said, as Mr. Edis read it in court.
News & Media
In a letter to Iain McNicol about McDonnell, Emma Reynolds said that as well as formally complaining: "I would also like to seek your advice as to whether, in setting up this parallel organisation and working with members of other political parties, he is breaking any of the party's rules or the PLP code of conduct".
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
49 human-written examples
"I was just seeking your advice," the diner, Lisa Wihebrink, 43, said, leaning in toward Ms. Long Thompson, whom she later acknowledged she had never heard of before.
News & Media
If the question had come instead from the junior colleague, seeking your advice as a friend, you could — and should — discuss the perils of her working closely with the (married) object of her affections.
News & Media
There's your dog, your best friend and that hilarious co-worker who always seeks your advice.
News & Media
Your boss, colleague, spouse, friend, etc., is really stressed about an upcoming event and continuously seeks your advice and reassurance about it.
Wiki
In the coming year, I will continue to reach out and seek your good advice.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
✓ Best practice
When writing, be mindful of the context and the relationship with the person you are addressing. The phrase "seek your advice" is generally appropriate for professional or formal situations. Consider using more informal alternatives like "pick your brain" in casual conversations.
⚠ Common error
While "seek your advice" is grammatically correct, it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Opt for simpler alternatives like "Can I get your thoughts on this?" or "What do you think I should do?" to maintain a natural tone.
Linguistic Context
The phrase "seek your advice" functions as a polite request for guidance or counsel. It's a direct way of asking someone to provide their opinion or expertise on a particular matter, as demonstrated by Ludwig's examples.
Expression frequency: Common
✓ Frequent in
News & Media
40%
Wiki
20%
Formal & Business
15%
⚠ Less common in
Science
10%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "seek your advice" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase to politely request guidance or counsel. As Ludwig AI highlights, it's particularly appropriate in professional or formal settings, conveying respect for the recipient's expertise. While suitable across various contexts like News & Media, Formal & Business and Wiki, it's wise to consider more informal alternatives such as "pick your brain" in casual conversations. Be mindful of your relationship with the person you're addressing and the overall tone you wish to convey.
Alternative expressions
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
ask for your guidance
Replaces "advice" with "guidance", offering a slightly more formal tone.
request your counsel
Substitutes "advice" with "counsel", implying a more formal or professional setting.
solicit your opinion
Focuses on obtaining an opinion rather than general advice.
inquire about your recommendation
Emphasizes asking for a specific recommendation.
consult you for direction
Uses "consult" to indicate a more in-depth discussion.
pick your brain
An informal way to ask for someone's expertise.
More alternative expressions(6)
FAQs
How can I use "seek your advice" in a sentence?
You can use "seek your advice" when you are asking someone for their opinion or guidance on a particular matter. For example, "I am facing a difficult decision and would like to "seek your advice"."
What's a more casual way to say "seek your advice"?
Instead of "seek your advice", you could say "pick your brain" or "get your input" if you are in a more informal setting.
Is it correct to say "seeking your advice"?
Yes, "seeking your advice" is the present participle form and is perfectly correct when used in a continuous tense. For example, "I am "seeking your advice" on this matter."
What's the difference between "seek your advice" and "ask for your advice"?
"Seek your advice" is slightly more formal than "ask for your advice", although they both convey the same basic meaning. The best choice depends on the context and your relationship with the person you are addressing.
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