counsels

Noun

• a lawyer who pleads cases in court
• something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
• plural of counsel

Verb

• give advice to
  • "The teacher counsels troubled students"
• third-person singular simple present indicative of counsel

Synonyms

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