Counsel
Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊnsəl/
Counsel (noun)
- Suggestions or guidance given to help someone make decisions.
- A lawyer who gives advice and represents people in court.
Examples
- She sought counsel from her mentor before making a decision.
- Good counsel can help you avoid mistakes.
Common collocations: seek counsel, wise counsel, offer counsel, defense counsel, legal counsel
Counsel (verb)
- To give someone advice or guidance on what to do.
Examples
- He counseled her to take the job offer.
- They were counseled to save money for emergencies.