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Definition of Counsel
1. Verb. Give advice to. "They counsel him to write the letter"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"
Exact synonyms: Advise, Rede
Specialized synonyms: Exhort, Press, Urge, Urge On, Deter, Dissuade, Admonish, Discourage, Monish, Warn, Tip, Tip Off, Misadvise, Misguide, Propound, Consult, Contraindicate
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Derivative terms: Advisable, Advisee, Advisement, Adviser, Advisor, Advisory, Advisory, Counseling, Counselling, Counsellor, Counselor
Specialized synonyms: Exhort, Press, Urge, Urge On, Deter, Dissuade, Admonish, Discourage, Monish, Warn, Tip, Tip Off, Misadvise, Misguide, Propound, Consult, Contraindicate
Generic synonyms: Discuss, Hash Out, Talk Over
Derivative terms: Advisable, Advisee, Advisement, Adviser, Advisor, Advisory, Advisory, Counseling, Counselling, Counsellor, Counselor
2. Noun. A lawyer who pleads cases in court.
Exact synonyms: Advocate, Counsellor, Counselor, Counselor-at-law, Pleader
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Attorney, Lawyer
Derivative terms: Counsellorship, Counselorship, Plead
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Attorney, Lawyer
Derivative terms: Counsellorship, Counselorship, Plead
3. Noun. Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
Exact synonyms: Counseling, Counselling, Direction, Guidance
Specialized synonyms: Guideline, Road Map, Career Counseling, Cynosure, Genetic Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Confidential Information, Hint, Lead, Steer, Tip, Wind
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Guideline, Road Map, Career Counseling, Cynosure, Genetic Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Confidential Information, Hint, Lead, Steer, Tip, Wind
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Definition of Counsel
1. n. Interchange of opinions; mutual advising; consultation.
2. v. t. To give advice to; to advice, admonish, or instruct, as a person.
Definition of Counsel
1. Noun. The exchange of opinions and advice; consultation ¹
2. Noun. Advice or guidance so given ¹
3. Noun. A lawyer, as in Queen's Counsel (QC) ¹
4. Verb. To give advice, especially professional advice. ¹
5. Verb. To recommend ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Counsel
1. to advise [v -SELED, -SELING, -SELS or -SELLED, -SELLING, -SELS] - See also: advise
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