Counsel meaning

What does “counsel” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“counsel” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a lawyer who pleads cases in court.

counsel

noun

a lawyer who pleads cases in court
Synonymsadvocate counselor counsellor counselor-at-law pleader
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
Synonymsguidance counseling counselling direction

verb

give advice to
“The teacher counsels troubled students”
“The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud”
Synonymsrede advise

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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