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WISE TO
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Evidencing the possession of inside information
Synonyms:
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Similar:
informed (having much knowledge or education)
Context examples:
Though his dignity was sorely hurt by thus being made a draught animal, he was too wise to rebel.
(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)
When I lost the rest, I thought it wise to say nothing about that sum, but to keep it secretly for a rainy day.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
Anne had soon been in company with all the four together often enough to have an opinion, though too wise to acknowledge as much at home, where she knew it would have satisfied neither husband nor wife; for while she considered Louisa to be rather the favourite, she could not but think, as far as she might dare to judge from memory and experience, that Captain Wentworth was not in love with either.
(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)
You are sure to get invitations, and you would be wise to accept—getting out will be good for you.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
When they were called in, Laurie was standing by their mother with such a penitent face that Jo forgave him on the spot, but did not think it wise to betray the fact.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
It was weather which might fairly confine every body at home; and though she hoped and believed him to be really taking comfort in some society or other, it was very pleasant to have her father so well satisfied with his being all alone in his own house, too wise to stir out; and to hear him say to Mr. Knightley, whom no weather could keep entirely from them,—Ah! Mr. Knightley, why do not you stay at home like poor Mr. Elton?
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
I told him he might have a dozen if he wished, but that it would not be wise to have more than one solicitor engaged in one transaction, as only one could act at a time, and that to change would be certain to militate against his interest.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
I waited for a few moments, until he could give me his undivided attention; and then proceeded to explain the precaution, that, it had occurred to me last night, it would be wise to take.
(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)
During these periods, it’s not wise to make binding agreements.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
It is natural to think of it, Meg, right to hope and wait for it, and wise to prepare for it, so that when the happy time comes, you may feel ready for the duties and worthy of the joy.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
