wise
B2Frequent NGSL-3UK /waɪz/US /waɪz/
Meaning
adjective
able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
“a wise man”
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“She herself has noted that a person has a moral responsibility, when you've been given far more than you need, to do wise things with it and to give intelligently.”
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“CA: Yeah, that sounds wise.”
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