counsel

Plural: counsel, counsels

Noun

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court
• something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
• The exchange of opinions and advice especially in legal issues; consultation.
• Exercise of judgment; prudence.
• Advice; guidance.
• Deliberate purpose; design; intent; scheme; plan.
• A lawyer, as in King's Counsel (KC) or Queen's Counsel (QC).

Verb

Verb Forms: counseled, counseling, counsels, counselled, counselling

• To give advice or guidance to someone.
• give advice to
  • "The teacher counsels troubled students"
  • "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"
• To give advice, especially professional advice, to (somebody).
• To recommend (a course of action).

Examples

• He tried to counsel his opponent against making such a risky play, but to no avail.
• I would counsel prudence in this matter.
• Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals counsel clients.
• The lawyer counselled his client to remain silent.

Synonyms

advise, advocate, counseling, counselling, counsellor, counselor, counselor-at-law, direction, guidance, pleader, rede

Related Words

council, counselable, counseling, counsellable, counselling, counsellor, counselor

Anagrams of counsel