What is "to take advice"

Advice \Ad*vice"\, n. [OE. avis, F. avis; ? + OF. vis, fr. L. visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see, so that vis meant that which has seemed best. See Vision, and cf. Avise, Advise.]

1. An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel.

   We may give advice, but we can not give conduct.
   --Franklin.

2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obs.]

   How shall I dote on her with more advice, That thus without advice begin to love her?
   --Shak.

3. Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.

   Note: In commercial language, advice usually means information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as, a letter of advice.
   --McElrath.

4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act. --Wharton. Advice boat, a vessel employed to carry dispatches or to reconnoiter; a dispatch boat. To take advice.

   1. To accept advice.

   2. To consult with another or others.

      Syn: Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition; exhortation; information; notice.